User manual Transmodulators

Ref. 5103S/5103T/5103Q/5130

Contents
1 Introduction
1.1 The ProQuad range . .
1.2 Modular system solution
1.3 Content . . . . . . . . .
1.4 Accessories . . . . . . .

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2.1 Minimum system requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.1 Installation of the modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Setup of the modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Configuration of the streams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4 Extra functionalities
4.1 Save configuration .
4.2 Restore configuration
4.3 Reset . . . . . . . . .
4.4 Alarm monitor . . .
4.5 Upgrade . . . . . . .
4.6 Other menu items .

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Chapter 1

Introduction
1.1

The ProQuad range

ProSingle Ref. 5103S

4 SAT inputs with 4 active loop-through outputs
4 transponders over 4 tuner matrix
1 DVB-T multiplex up to 8 re-multiplexed
DVB-T channels
1 CAM slot

ProTwin Ref. 5103T

4 SAT inputs with 4 active loop-through outputs
4 transponders over 4 tuner matrix
2 DVB-T multiplexes: up to 16 re-multiplexed
DVB-T channels
1 CAM slot

ProQuad Ref. 5103Q

4 SAT inputs with 4 active loop-through outputs
4 transponders over 4 tuner matrix
4 DVB-T multiplexes: up to 32 re-multiplexed
DVB-T channels
1 CAM slot

A/V Ref. 5130

4 A/V stereo inputs
2 DVB-T multiplexes: 4 re-multiplexed DVB-T
channels

1.2

Modular system solution

The Johansson modular headend solution provides the flexibility to include up to 5 transmodulators
with 1, 2 or 4 multiplexes in a 19 sub-rack.

1.3

Content

Transmodulator module
A to B USB cable
CD-ROM containing the GUI setup
4 RF bridges (5103S/T/Q)
1 F/F cable
2 DC bridges
5 DC blocked 75 loads (5103S/T/Q)
1 DC blocked 75 load (5130)
4 A/V cables (5130)

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Accessories

Power Supply Ref. 5050

15 V
10 A
power up to 5 modules

19 sub-rack Ref. 5060

can contain 5 modules + power supply
mounting in 19 rack or wall-mountable (bindings
delivered)
delivered with 8 blank plates mounted

Fan Unit Ref. 5062

230 VAC
essential for proper functioning of the
system

Chapter 2

GUI
2.1

Minimum system requirements

Framework: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1

Supported Operating Systems: Windows Server 2003; Windows Server 2008; Windows
Vista; Windows XP
Processor: 400 MHz Pentium processor or equivalent (Minimum); 1GHz Pentium
processor or equivalent (Recommended)
RAM: 96 MB (Minimum); 256 MB (Recommended)
Hard Disk: Up to 500 MB of available space may be required
CD or DVD Drive: required for the installation of the GUI
Display: 800 x 600, 256 colours (Minimum); 1024 x 768 high colour, 32-bit (Recommended)

2.2

Setup

Insert the CD-ROM into your computer and go to: Digital Modular Headend GUI
setup/GUI setup v.xx.xx.xx/Setup Johansson DMH

Figure 2.1: Location of the GUI setup file

If a security alert dialog box appears, press on RUN

Follow the setup wizard
Once the installation completed, run the DMH program from your desktop:

Figure 2.2: Desktop icon

 After startup of the GUI, you should see the login screen:

Figure 2.3: Login screen

Choose the mode:

USER mode: Available functions: CONFIGURATION, HELP, LOGOUT, ABOUT
and EXIT. No password is required to enter this mode.
SERVICE mode: The SERVICE mode gives access to all functions.
USERNAME: SERVICE
PASSWORD: admin

 Use the service mode and click on login to continue:

Figure 2.4: About page

Now you are ready to install and configure the system.

Chapter 3

System setup
In this chapter, we will install and configure the modules. This can be divided into 3 steps:
1. Installation of the modules: In this step the GUI gives a USB-address to the
modules.
2. Setup of the modules: Configuration of the LNB, multiplexes, extra module options.
3. Configuration of the streams: Configure the programs to be distributed.

3.1

Installation of the modules

Go to the INSTALLATION menu. You get a rack overview (Figure 3.1), but all slots
appear as empty.

Figure 3.1: Installation of the modules: empty rack

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 Click on INSTALL to start the installation. Your screen should look like Figure 3.2.
The GUI is now ready to install all the modules.

Figure 3.2: Installation of the modules: choose the rack

Choose the rack number (by default RACK 1) and press NEXT.

Figure 3.3: Installation of the modules: install all modules

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 Start with the first module (left side of the rack), and be sure all other modules
are disconnected from the PC! Press PROGRAM and wait for the installation to
finish.

Figure 3.4: Installation of the modules: finish the installation

If more than one modules are installed in the rack, connect the next module, and
again press PROGRAM. Repeat this step untill all modules are programmed.
Press FINISH
Press OK

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 Now, all the installed modules appear in green (Figure 3.5). Inside the green boxes, the
temperature of the modules is shown.

Figure 3.5: Installation of the modules: all modules installed

Notes:
Figure 3.5 gives an overview of the complete system.
After the installation, an USB hub may be used to control all modules at once.
Be sure you connect the USB hub AFTER the installation!
If the modules dont appear as green right after installing them, please wait a
moment until all modules are reinitiated.

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3.2

Setup of the modules

In this step, we will configure the inputs (LNB/AV settings) and outputs (MUX settings) of
the modules.
Go to the SETTINGS menu. You get an overview of the installed modules (Figure 3.6).
Click the module to setup.

Figure 3.6: Setup of the modules: choose the module

Follow one of the following steps, depending on the type of module:

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1. ProQuad, ProTwin, ProSingle (Ref. 5103Q, 5103T, 5103S)

Go to the LNB tab to configure the LNB settings (Figure 3.7)

Figure 3.7: Setup of the modules: LNB settings

BAND: Name of the satellite band.

VOLTAGE: 13V/18V
TONE: 22 kHz ON/OFF
DiSEqC: A/B/C/D
Ext. Voltage: Add 1 V (compensation for long coaxial cables)

Configure the used inputs and press on APPLY to save the settings. Press PRESET
to reset all fields.

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 Go to the DVB-T tab page to configure the multiplexes (Figure 3.8).

Figure 3.8: Setup of the modules: DVB-T output settings

FREQUENCY: Center frequency of the DVB-T channel. The output can

be configured in the VHF and UHF bands (47 MHz - 862 MHz).
GAIN: Define the output level in the range -40 dBm to -25 dBm (68 dBV
to 83 dBV).
CONSTELLATION: QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM
CODE RATE: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
GUARD INTERVAL: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
STATE: ON/OFF
BANDWIDTH: 6/7/8 MHz
SPECTRAL INVERSION: ON/OFF
Press APPLY to save the settings. Press PRESET to reset all fields.

Notes:
- Only the frequency of the first MUX can be set. The frequency of the other
muxes is automatically set. All muxes are adjacent, so the center frequency of
MUX 2 is that of MUX 1 + 8 MHz (8 MHz is the bandwidth of 1 MUX).
- If more more than one module is used, make sure the frequencies of the different
modules dont overlap!

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 Go to the MPEG tab page. On this page you can set the numbering of the
programs.

Figure 3.9: Setup of the modules: MPEG settings

The TSID and LCN tables can be filled in automatically by pressing on PRESET,
followed by APPLY. This ensures the channels are adjacent and dont overlap.
If wanted, the fields can be changed:
TSID: Transport Stream IDentifier
LCN: Logical Channel Number
CAS Forwarding: Forward the Control Access System tables (CAT, EMM,
ECM) to descramble the programs with a set-top box.
CAT: Conditional Access Table
EMM: Entitlement Management Message
ECM: Entitlement Control Message
Press APPLY to save the settings. Press PRESET to change the settings back to
default.

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2. A/V encoder module: Ref. 5130

Go to the AV tab to configure the AV setting (Figure 3.10)

Figure 3.10: Setup of the AV module: AV settings

SOURCE NAME: Give a name to the camera streams.

AUDIO VOLUME: -6 dB to +6 dB.
VIDEO BITRATE: From 1500 to 70000 kbps.
VIDEO RESOLUTION:

SIF: 352 x 288

SVCD: 480 x 576
HALF D1: 352 x 576
D1: 720 x 576
544: 544 x 480

APPLY: Press APPLY to save the settings.

PRESET: Back to default settings:
SOURCE NAME: IN1 = Input1 ; IN2 = Input2 ; IN3 = Input3 ; IN4 =
Input4
AUDIO VOLUME: 0 dB
VIDEO BITRATE: 6000 kbps
VIDEO RESOLUTION: D1

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 Go to the DVB-T tab page to configure the 2 multiplexes (Figure 3.11).

Figure 3.11: Setup of the modules: DVB-T output settings

FREQUENCY: Center frequency of the DVB-T channel. The output can

be configured in the VHF and UHF bands (47 MHz - 862 MHz).
GAIN: Define the output level in the range -40 dBm to -25 dBm (68 dBV
to 83 dBV).
CONSTELLATION: QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM
CODE RATE: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8
GUARD INTERVAL: 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32
STATE: ON/OFF
BANDWIDTH: 6/7/8 MHz
SPECTRAL INVERSION: ON/OFF
Press APPLY to save the settings. Press PRESET to reset all fields.

Notes:
- Only the frequency of the first MUX can be set. The frequency of the other
muxes is automatically set. All muxes are adjacent, so the center frequency of
MUX 2 is that of MUX 1 + 8 MHz (8 MHz is the bandwidth of 1 MUX).
- If more more than one module is used, make sure the frequencies of the different
modules dont overlap!

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 Go to the MPEG tab page. On this page you can set the numbering of the
programs.

Figure 3.12: Setup of the modules: MPEG settings

The TSID and LCN tables can be filled in automatically by pressing on PRESET,
followed by APPLY. This ensures the channels are adjacent and dont overlap.
If wanted, the fields can be changed:
TSID: Transport Stream IDentifier
LCN: Logical Channel Number
Press APPLY to save the settings. Press PRESET to change the settings back to
default.

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3.3

Configuration of the streams

In the previous steps, we configured the modules. Now we are ready to configure the streams.
This means we will set the appropriate settings for the tuners and choose the programs to
stream.
Go to the CONFIGURATION menu and choose the module to configure.

Figure 3.13: Configuration of the modules.

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1. ProQuad, ProTwin, ProSingle (Ref. 5103Q, 5103T, 5103S)

Select the tuner to configure.

Figure 3.14: Configuration of the modules: configure the tuners

Band: Select the satellite band. The names in this list are configured in the
previous section (Setup of the modules).
Frequency: Select the frequency of the transponder.
Symbol rate: Select the symbol rate of the transponder (20000/22000/27500
kbaud).

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 Press APPLY to save the settings. When the correct settings are entered, the
Tuner Unlocked icon will change from red to green, indicating the tuner is now
locked. The programs in this transponder now appear in the list.

Figure 3.15: Configuration of the modules: tuner unlocked

Icons:

TV channel (Free To Air)

Scrambled TV channel
Descrambled TV channel
Audio/Radio channel
Data

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 Select the MUX to be configured.

Drag and drop the programs in the desired MUX.

Figure 3.16: Configuration of the modules: drag and drop the programs

The programs that are streamed will be highlited in green. If you check the CAM
field next to a stream, this stream will pass trough the CAM module. If the stream
is scrambled, the
icon appears.

icon appears next to it. If the stream is descrambled, the

To stop the streaming of a certain program, click OFF, next to that program. The
program will stay in the list, but will not be highlighted in green anymore.
To remove a program from the list, press on the clear button next to it:

Notes:
- Depending on the bandwith of the chosen streams, you can select up to 8
streams per MUX. Some streams use a lot of bandwidth and reduce this
number. . .
- You cannot drag and drop 2 times the same program.
- T1, T2, T3, T4 before the name of the streams indicates the number of the
chosen tuner.

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The number of programs depend on the bandwidth of the chosen streams. The total
bandwidth of the streams is shown in the Output Bitrate bar graph. When the bar is
green, other streams can still be added (up to 8). When the bar is orange, we are on
the limit of a bitrate overflow:

Figure 3.17: Output bitrate on the limit of overflow.

When the bar is red, there is a bitrate overflow. Remove a program to stabilize the
system!

Figure 3.18: Output bitrate overflow.

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2. AV encoder module (Ref. 5130)

Figure 3.19: Configuration of the 4 AV streams

Signal locked: If this icon is green, the AV stream is locked.

SOURCE NAME: Name of the AV-source (name is given in the setup).
STREAMING: Click YES to enable the streaming of the AV-source.
The output bitrate is shown, but will normally not exceed 28 Mbps.

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Chapter 4

Extra functionalities
4.1

Save configuration

The settings and configuration can be saved. This allows for easy reproduction in other
headends with the same configuration. Its also very convenient after a module upgrade.
Go to the CONFIGURATION menu and select the module. Press the
appears, where you can choose the file location.

Figure 4.1: Save the configuration.

Browse to the desired file location, type a filename and click save.

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icon. A popup

4.2

Restore configuration

Saving the configuration saves both the settings and the configuration. The restore on the
other hand is not common. Go to the SETTINGS menu and click on the
icon. Browse to
the location of the saved .xml-file and open it.

Figure 4.2: Restore the settings.

This only restores the SETTINGS of the module. To restore the configuration, go to the
CONFIGURATION menu and repeat the same procedure.

4.3

Reset

To reset the configuration, press the

icon. A popup appears, asking if you want to clear
the configuration. Press Yes to proceed.

Figure 4.3: Clear the configuration.

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4.4

Alarm monitor

The alarm monitor logs the alarms of the modules in the rack. When a module is in alarm
(red LED on the front of the module blinks), go to the ALARM MONITOR menu.

Figure 4.4: Alarm monitor.

Choose the rack and module and click VIEW . A list with the alarms appears on the screen.

Save the alarm logs as a .txt-file.

Print the list of alarms.
Clear the list of alarms.

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4.5

Upgrade

The version of the GUI must be compatible with the version of the modules. Upgrade of
the modules is thus accompanied with a GUI upgrade on the PC. The latest release of the
GUI can be found on the Johansson website: http://www.johansson.be/en/downloads/
software.html

Log in with your username and password and download the latest Digital Modular
Headend software.
Use a decompression application (like WinRar) to unzip the folder and install the
software. Previous versions may be overwritten.
Open the DMH software and log in using the service account.
Navigate to the UPGRADE menu.

Figure 4.5: Upgrade process.

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 Select the rack and the module to upgrade and click on UPGRADE DEVICE . A
popup will appear asking if you want to restore the settings after the upgrade. The
Upgrade process will start and you will be notified if the upgrade was successful (Figure
4.6).

Figure 4.6: Upgrade process completed.

Note that the program will automatically select the correct upgrade file for the module.
If wanted, you can select a different upgrade file. . .

4.6

Other menu items

About: The ABOUT menu indicates the version of the software.

Help: The HELP menu reconnects you to the website for help.
Logout: Return to the login page.
Exit: Logout and exit the application.

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Chapter 5

Technical specifications
5103S-ProSingle

Type
Nb of inputs
Tuner
Frequency range
Level
Bandwidth
Modulation
Remote RF power
Type
Nb of outputs
Frequency range
Multiplexes
Channel bandwidth
Modulation
OFDM mode
Spectral inversion
Output level
Capacity
CAM slot

Connectors

Power supply
Consumption
Dimensions

5103T-ProTwin
5103Q-ProQuad
Input
DVB-S(2)
4 with 4 active loop-through (0 dB loss)
4 tuners (4 transponders)
950-2150 MHz
-55 dBm to -25 dBm
36 MHz
DVB-S: QPSK / DVBS2: QPSK, 8-PSK
13 V/18 V/22 kHz
Output
DVB-T
1 with 1 loop-through (1,5 dB loss)
47-862 MHz
1
2 adjacent
4 adjacent
7 MHz (VHF) / 8 MHz (UHF)
QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
2K
on/off
68 to 83 dBV adjustable
up to 8 programs up to 16 programs up to 32 programs
Other
Common Interface (EN50221 standard)

5130-A/V
A/V
4 x A/V (CVBS)
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2 adjacent

4 programs

Video input: 4 x CINCH

Audio input: 4 x jack 3,5 mm Stereo
RF: 2 x F female
Management: USB type-B
DC: 4 x banana socket

RF: 10 x F female
Management: USB type-B
DC: banana socket
15 VDC
1,5 A

0,8 A
218(5RU) x 41(8TE) x 195 mm

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Specifications are subject to change without notice. 10/10

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