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REFERENCE GUIDE
EN80xx SD/HD Encoders for
MPEG-4 AVC
EN8030/EN8090 Encoder
EN8032/EN8092/EN8040 Encoder
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List of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Basic Encoder
This chapter gives a general description of the equipment and its main features and functions.
Identifies the controls, indicators and connectors on the front and rear panels.
Annex A: Glossary
Annex B: Technical Specification
Annex C: Language Abbreviations
Annex D: Creating and Downloading a Logo
Annex E: Audio Modes
Annex F: Accuracy of Frequency Sources
Nomenclature
The terms RS-232 and RS-422 have been superseded by EIA-232 and EIA-422. However,
because the original names are inscribed on the Encoder the original terms are used in the
text of this Reference Guide.
Acknowledgements
General
All best endeavours have been made to acknowledge registered trademarks and trademarks
used throughout this Reference Guide. Any notified omissions will be rectified in the next issue
of this Reference Guide. Some trademarks may be registered in some jurisdictions but not in
others.
Registered trademarks and trademarks used are acknowledged below and marked with their
respective symbols. However, they are not marked within the text of this Reference Guide.
Registered Trademarks
Dolby Digital® and Pro Logic® are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
DTS® is a registered trademark of Digital Theatre Systems Inc.
Musicam® is a registered trademark of Thomson and Télédiffusion de France (TDF), Europe,
and is a registered trademark of CCS (now Musicam USA Incorporated), USA.
Ethernet® is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation.
XILINX® is a registered trademark of Xilinx Inc.
Trademarks
AAC™ is a trademark of Fraunhofer IIS.
NDS™ is a trademark of NDS Limited.
Pozidriv™ is a trademark of European Industrial Services.
Reflex™ is a trademark of TANDBERG Television.
SBR™, Spectral Band Replication™ and aacPlus™ are trademarks of Coding Technologies.
STREAMS™ is a trademark of TANDBERG Television.
WindowsMedia™ is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
WARNINGS...
WARNINGS GIVE INFORMATION WHICH, IF STRICTLY OBSERVED, WILL PREVENT PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PERSONAL PROPERTY OR THE ENVIRONMENT. THEY
ARE BOXED AND SHADED FOR EMPHASIS, AS IN THIS EXAMPLE, AND ARE PLACED
IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE POINT AT WHICH THE READER REQUIRES THEM.
CAUTIONS...
Cautions give information which, if strictly followed, will prevent damage to equipment or other goods.
They are boxed for emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately preceding the point at
which the reader requires them.
NOTES...
Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for emphasis, as in this example, and
are placed immediately after the relevant text.
EMC Compliance
This equipment is certified to the EMC requirements detailed in Annex B, Technical
Specification. To maintain this certification, only use the leads supplied or if in doubt contact
Customer Services.
Contact Information
TANDBERG Television Customer Services
Support Services
Our primary objective is to provide first class customer care that is tailored to your specific
business and operational requirements. All levels are supported by one or more service
performance reviews to ensure the perfect partnership between TANDBERG Television and
your business.
Warranty
All TANDBERG Products and Systems are designed and built to the highest standards and
are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.
Where to Find Us
Europe, Middle East +44 (0) 23 8048 4455
and Africa: Fax: +44 (0) 23 8048 4467
support@tandbergtv.com
Americas: +888 671 1268 (US and Canada)
+678 812 6255 (Outside of mainland US)
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China: +86 10 6856 0260 (Beijing)
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Australia/NZ: +612 8923 0450
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Internet Address: http://www.tandbergtv.com
Technical Training
Training Courses
TANDBERG Television provides a wide range of training courses on the operation and
maintenance of our products and on their supporting technologies. TANDBERG can provide
both regularly scheduled courses and training tailored to individual needs. Courses can be run
either at your premises or at one of our dedicated training facilities.
Where to Find Us
For further information on TANDBERG Television's training programme please contact us:
International Telephone: +44 23 8048 4229
International Facsimile +44 23 8048 4467
E-mail Address: training@tandbergtv.com
Internet Address http://www.tandbergtv.com
Return of Equipment
If you need to return equipment for repair, please contact the Customer Services Helpdesk on
+44 (0) 23 8048 4455. A Returns Authorisation Number (RAN) will be issued and full details of
the unit will be logged. Please ensure the RAN number is clearly marked on the packaging of
the unit. The unit should then be sent to the following address:
Tandberg Television – Customer Services
Unit 1
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Technical Publications
If you need to contact TANDBERG Television Technical Publications regarding this
publication, e-mail: techpubs@tandbergtv.com.
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Contents
1.4.2 Audio Encoding ....................................1-12
1.1 Scope of this Reference Guide ......................... 1-3
AAC......................................................1-12
1.1.1 Who Should Use This Reference
Guide ..................................................... 1-3 MPEG-1 Layer II ..................................1-12
1.1.2 Software Version ................................... 1-3 Dolby Digital .........................................1-13
1.1.3 What Equipment is Covered by This Pass-thru..............................................1-13
Reference Guide.................................... 1-3 1.5 VBI Line Processing Modes ............................1-13
1.1.4 Optional Features .................................. 1-4 Transport of VBI Data ..........................1-13
1.1.5 Service Availability ................................. 1-4 Teletext Extraction (from SD input) ......1-14
1.2 Modes of operation ........................................... 1-5 Vertical Ancillary (VANC) Data in HD
1.2.1 MPEG-4 AVC over TS ........................... 1-5 operation ..............................................1-14
1.2.2 Dual SD MPEG-4 Encoding................... 1-5 1.5.2 Outputs ................................................1-15
1.2.3 Picture-in-Picture ................................... 1-5 1.5.3 Control and Monitoring.........................1-15
1.2.4 MPEG-2 Encoding ................................. 1-6 1.5.4 Options and Upgrades .........................1-15
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WARNING…
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
WITHIN THIS EQUIPMENT AND MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ONLY
TANDBERG TELEVISION TRAINED AND APPROVED SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE PERMITTED TO
SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION…
Unauthorized maintenance or the use of non-approved replacements may affect the equipment
specification and invalidate any warranties.
This Reference Guide does not include any maintenance information or procedures that would
require the removal of covers. This Guide focuses on operating the Encoder via the Web
browser and highlights some specific aspects of the Front Panel control. It does not cover the
Engineering menu or the use of a Telnet session.
NOTE…
The menus displayed on the encoder are provided where a menu option is H.264/AVC this relates to
MPEG-4 AVC in the document text.
Since this Reference Guide covers the range of EN80xx encoders, it provides information
covering both SD and HD operation.
1.2.3 Picture-in-Picture
If the software option EN8000/SWO/PIP or EN8000/SWO PIP/PLUS is purchased for the
Encoder, there is the capability of generating a second, reduced resolution, MPEG-4 video
image from the main MPEG-4 source. The Encoder produces a multiple program transport
stream (MPTS) where one stream contains the broadcast program and the reduced resolution
video image. When the IPTSDUAL option is fitted these streams can be transmitted over IP as
a multiple program stream or can be split into separate single program transport streams. This
is covered in more detail in Chapter 3, Options and Upgrades and Chapter 5, Section 5.7.
Video Preprocessing
The efficiency of the encoding can be enhanced through preprocessing of the incoming video
using functions such as:
• Support for different resolutions including the standard set of video picture resolutions
(720, 704, 640, 576, 544, 528, 480, 352) in both 625 and 525 line operation.
• An internal frame synchroniser.
• The aspect ratio for the incoming video feed as defined in the VBI, can be maintained in
the output if desired.
Video Preprocessing
The efficiency of the encoding can be enhanced through preprocessing of the incoming video
using functions such as:
• Support for reduced horizontal resolution on the encoded video relative to the input video
to reduce the macro-block rate such as resizing from 1920 pixels to 960 pixels for
1080-line resolution and resizing from 1280 pixels to 640 pixels for 720-line resolution.
• A downsampler.
• An internal frame synchroniser.
• The aspect ratio for the incoming video feed as defined in the VBI, can be maintained in
the output if desired.
1
Noise reduction is only available when software option EN8000/SWO/NR is purchased.
2
To ensure broadcast quality it is recommended that the studio reference is fed to HYSNC.
Downsampler
NOTE…
Availability of this option requires the EN8000/SWO/PIP/PLUS license.
A downsampler is implemented for the HD-SDI input. The output of the downsampler is either:
• 720 x 480 @ 29.97 frame/s for input frame-rate of 29.97 or 59.94 frame/s
• 720 x 576 @ 25 frame/s for input frame-rate of 25 or 50 frame/s.
3
Noise reduction is only available when software option EN8000/SWO/NR is purchased.
4
To ensure broadcast quality it is recommended that the studio reference is fed to HYSNC.
• Support for variable GOP lengths of up to 250 frames with I frame insertion at scene cuts
to optimise encoding efficiency.
• The decoder buffer can be varied between 0.3 second for low delay applications to
3.0 seconds for premium quality.
Audio Channels
Depending upon the options fitted the encoder can process audio as shown in Figure 1.3.
Each audio codec has its own set of menus.
Audio Encoder 1*
Encoder 1* Encoding algorithms
(Only with option
AUDIO IN
EN8000/HWO/AUDLIN2)
Analogue A & B or MPEG1 Layer II
Audio 1*A
Digital AES/EBU A & B DOLBY DIGITAL Pass-Thru
Audio 1*B
DOLDY DIGITAL
• Audio 2A and 2B (available when ICEAAC is licensed and the encoder is configured in
SD mode) - Audio inputted through AUDIO IN 2 or SDI IN can be routed to the audio
encoder streams 2A and 2B, that can currently implement:
AAC (up to two stereo pairs)
HE-AAC (up to two stereo pairs)
HE-AAC v2 (up to two stereo pairs)
• Audio 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D (available when the optional daughter card is fitted and AAC is
licensed) – audio inputted through AUDIO IN 2, or one of the SDI inputs (SDI IN when
configured for SD or HD-SDI when configured for HD) can be routed to audio streams 3A,
3B, 3C and 3D, that can currently implement:
MPEG-1 Layer II (up to four stereo pairs)
AAC (up to four stereo pairs, or one 5.1 and one stereo pair)
HE-AAC (up to four stereo pairs, or one 5.1 and one stereo pair)
HE-AAC v2 (up to four stereo pairs)
Dolby Digital Pass-thru (with glitch suppression)
MPEG-1 Layer II Phase Aligned (six or eight pairs aligned)
• Audio 1*A and 1*B (available when the AUDLIN2 option card is fitted. Audio inputted
through the option card AUDIO IN or one of the SDI inputs (SDI IN when configured for
SD or HD-SDI when configured for HD) can be routed to the audio encoder streams 1*A
and 1*B, that can currently implement:
MPEG-1 Layer II (up to two stereo pairs)
Dolby Digital (up to two stereo pairs)
Dolby Digital Pass-thru
NOTES…
1. The encoder supports de-embedding of up to 4 stereo pairs (from 2 DIDs) from the SD-SDI
input (EN803x and EN809x).
2. The encoder supports de-embedding of up to 8 stereo pairs (from 4 DIDs) from the HD-SDI input
(EN809x).
3. Each AES/EBU digital audio input supports a maximum of 4 stereo pairs.
4. Each audio codec can be individually configured to take audio from any of the supported input
sources.
5. More than one codec can take their sources from the same input.
6. The individual channels within a codec all use the same source (e.g. Audio 3A -> 3D all come
from the same source.)
7. Audio 2A and 2B are only available in units configured for SD operation.
8. When audio 2A and 2B are configured the clock source must be set to video or external
H SYNC.
9. MPEG1 Layer 2 aligned audio is only available in units configured for HD operation, and the
source must be Aligned and embedded in the HD-SDI source
Test Tones
The equipment can be configured to generate a test tone for alignment purposes. Refer to
Annex B, Technical Specification for level and frequency.
AAC
The encoder has the capability of encoding incoming audio using the highly efficient Advanced
Audio Coding (AAC) algorithm. This is the standard Windows Media audio algorithm for
WM9S and is commonly known as WMA in the public domain. The sampling rate is restricted
to 48 kHz and the constant bit-rate can be varied between 64 kbit/s and 128 kbit/s for a stereo
pair of audio channels. The available coding modes are:
• Stereo (2/0): left and right
• Multichannel/5.1: where the configuration consists of a left/right front pair, left/right side
pair, mono front and LFE channel.
There is only a single encoding algorithm but there is a menu switch to allow one of main
variants to be selected:
• AAC: the actual AAC bit-stream is compliant to the specification ISO/IEC 138
18-7 and is encapsulated in ADTS (Audio Data Transport Stream), which is described in
the same specification. Menu switches have been included to allow the operator to enable
an ARIB-compliant mode.
• HE-AAC: the actual AAC bit-stream is compliant to the High-Efficiency (HE) AAC profile
of MPEG-4 Part 3 as described in ISO/IEC 14496-3. This allows the use of the Spectral
Band Replication (SBR) tool to achieve reasonable results for sub-64 kbit/s stereo
encoding. The minimum bit-rate has been restricted so that operation of the encoder does
not use any of the extra tools associated with version 2 of the Profile. The bit-stream is
encapsulated in the Transport Stream using LATM/LOAS (Low-overhead Audio Transport
Multiplex/Low-overhead Audio Stream). The implementation is compliant to ETSI TS 101
154 V1.7.1 Annex H.
• HE-AAC v2: The actual AAC bit-stream is compliant to the High Efficiency (HE) AAC v2
profile as described in ISO/IEC 14496-3. This allows both Spectral Band Replication
(SBR) and Parametric Stereo (PS) tools to be used. Operation in this mode is currently
restricted to Stereo at 32 kbit/s.
MPEG-1 Layer II
The Encoder can encode incoming audio at a sampling rate of 48 kHz to an
MPEG-1 Layer II compliant bit-stream. The available coding modes are:
• Single Mono: either the left or the right channel is encoded – the signal is output to both
XLR connectors at the receiving end. Not available in Linear PCM.
• Dual Mono: the left and right signals are encoded and carried in the transport stream as
a single Packetised Elementary Stream (PES) data stream. The way that the left and right
signals are output from the Receiver is dependent on how the routing is
set-up on the Receiver. Both the left and the right may be output, or the left only, or the
right only. This is typically used for multilingual services.
• Stereo: A stereo pair is coded as two mono signals – the two signals are output as stereo
at the receiving end.
• Joint Stereo: A stereo pair is coded taking advantage of the stereo nature of the
channels – the two signals are output as stereo at the receiving end. Available in MPEG-1
Layer II only.
• Aligned: Six or eight synchronised channels of dual mono audio to provide 5.1 surround
sound. (Only available when the optional daughter module is fitted and the license
purchased.)
• Audio Description Service: Signals the presence of an Audio Description Service for the
visually impaired in the PMT.
Dolby Digital
If licensed, the Encoder can encode incoming audio at a sampling rate of 48 kHz to a Dolby
Digital compliant bit-stream for the TS output only. Dolby Digital audio encoding incorporates
digital normalization, preprocessing (filtering), dynamic range compression and the addition of
bit-stream information. Dolby Pro Logic audio can be carried as stereo audio through the
Encoder as long as a suitably high bit-rate is selected (see Annex B, Technical Specification).
The available coding modes are:
• 1/0: centre
• 2/0: left and right
Pass-thru
This is where an audio stream has already been encoded externally, prior to entering the
Encoder. Currently the Encoder can handle Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Linear PCM,
Dolby-E and DTS pre-encoded streams.
NOTES…
1. See Annex F, Audio Modes for details of setting up the audio.
2. The sampling rate for all audio encoders is fixed at 48 kHz.
Closed Captions
CEA-708B Closed Captions ancillary data can be incorporated within the HD bit-stream output
of the encoder, and encapsulated within the video elementary stream.
The Encoder can extract this data from the HD-SDI input according to SMPTE 334M.
SMPTE 334M uses the standard SMPTE 291M ancillary data formatting with the (DID, SDID)
set to (0x161, 0x101) followed by a Caption Distribution Packet (CDP).
VANC Groups
When the EN8000/SWO/HDVBI license is enabled the option to select a predefined group of
VANC data extraction from the HD-SDI input becomes available. Each type of data in the
group can be configured on or off as required.
For each data type the DID and SDID is a predefined fixed value. There is no mechanism for
the user to define these values.
1.5.2 Outputs
Three ASI-C (copper) outputs supplying a DVB and ATSC MPEG-2 transport stream are
supplied as standard.
ALARM
(Red)
Enter Cancel
POWER
(Green) Navigation keys,
to select options
WARNING…
THIS IS NOT A MAINS SWITCH AND WILL NOT ISOLATE THE ENCODER FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY.
On position
Standby position
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Contents
2.6.4 Technical Earth ....................................2-12
2.1 Introduction ....................................................... 2-3
2.6.5 Video Inputs .........................................2-12
2.1.1 Read This First!...................................... 2-3
SDI IN...................................................2-12
2.1.2 Site Requirements ................................. 2-3
H SYNC................................................2-12
Power Supplies ...................................... 2-3
COMP VIDEO ......................................2-12
Environment........................................... 2-3
HD-SDI IN ............................................2-13
Lightning Protection ............................... 2-3
2.6.6 Audio Inputs .........................................2-13
2.1.3 EMC Compliance Statements ................ 2-3
AUDIO IN 2 ..........................................2-13
EN 55022 / AS/NZS 3548 ...................... 2-3
AUDIO IN .............................................2-14
FCC ....................................................... 2-3
2.6.7 ASI OUT 1, 2 and 3 Outputs ................2-14
2.2 Preliminary Checks ........................................... 2-4 2.6.8 Control Interfaces .................................2-15
2.2.1 Mechanical Inspection ........................... 2-4 Connection ...........................................2-15
2.2.2 Moving the Equipment Safely ................ 2-4 Ethernet #1 and #2...............................2-15
Alarm....................................................2-15
2.3 Installing the Equipment .................................... 2-4
2.6.9 Data......................................................2-16
2.3.1 Fixing Method ........................................ 2-4
RS-232 Connector................................2-16
2.3.2 Cable Routing ........................................ 2-5
RS-422 Connector................................2-16
2.3.3 Equipment Access ................................. 2-5
AUX DATA IN.......................................2-16
2.3.4 Ventilation .............................................. 2-5
AUX DATA OUT...................................2-17
2.4 AC Mains Operating Voltage and Earthing........ 2-6 AUX RS-232.........................................2-17
2.4.1 AC Power Supply................................... 2-6
2.7 Powering Up/Down ..........................................2-17
2.4.2 Power Cable and Earthing ..................... 2-7
2.7.1 Before Powering Up .............................2-17
General .................................................. 2-7
2.7.2 Powering Up.........................................2-17
Protective Earth/Technical Earth............ 2-7
2.7.3 Powering Down ....................................2-17
Connecting the Encoder to the AC
Power Supply......................................... 2-8 2.7.4 Setting the Encoder Control IP
Address ................................................2-17
2.5 -48 V dc Power Supply...................................... 2-8
List of Figures
2.5.1 DC Power Supply................................... 2-8
Figure 2.1: Fitting the Encoder into a Rack........................... 2-4
2.5.2 Location of the DC Input Connector....... 2-8 Figure 2.2: Air Path Through the 1U Enclosure .................... 2-6
2.5.3 Connecting the Equipment to the DC Figure 2.3: Air Path Through the 2U Enclosure .................... 2-6
Power Supply......................................... 2-9 Figure 2.4: Connector Block for -48 V dc Input..................... 2-9
2.5.4 Protective Earth/Technical Earth............ 2-9 Figure 2.5: Typical 1RU Rear Panel Component Parts
and Connectors................................................... 2-10
2.6 Signal Connections For the Basic Unit ............ 2-10 Figure 2.6: Typical 2RU Rear Panel Component Parts
2.6.1 Introduction .......................................... 2-10 and Connectors................................................... 2-10
2.6.2 Connecting Up the Basic Encoder ....... 2-11 Figure 2.7: Equipment Connections for the Basic Unit ....... 2-11
2.6.3 Power Supply....................................... 2-12
List of Tables
Table 2.1: Supply Cable Wiring Colors ................................. 2-7
Table 2.2: SDI Connector.................................................... 2-12
Table 2.3: H SYNC Connector ............................................ 2-12
Table 2.4: COMP VIDEO Connector................................... 2-13
Table 2.5: HD-SDI Connector ............................................. 2-13
Table 2.6: Audio In 2 Connector.......................................... 2-13
Table 2.7: Audio In Connector............................................. 2-14
Table 2.8: ASI OUT 1, 2 and 3 Connectors......................... 2-14
Table 2.9: Ethernet #1 and #2 Connector ........................... 2-15
Table 2.10: Alarm Connector .............................................. 2-15
Table 2.11: RS-232 Data Connector (Base Board) -
Asynchronous...................................................... 2-16
Table 2.12: RS-422 Data Connector (Base Board) -
Synchronous ....................................................... 2-16
2.1 Introduction
2.1.1 Read This First!
The Encoder must be handled carefully and thoughtfully to prevent safety hazards and
damage. It is usually supplied as part of a system installed by TANDBERG Television
engineers. In any case, ensure the personnel designated to install the unit have the
appropriate skills and knowledge. If in any doubt, contact Customer Services.
Follow the instructions for installation and only use installation accessories recommended by
the manufacturers.
Environment
See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full specification.
Do not install this product in areas of high humidity or where there is danger of water ingress.
Lightning Protection
WARNING…
IF THE ENCODER HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO A LIGHTNING STRIKE OR POWER SURGE, WHICH
HAS STOPPED IT WORKING, DISCONNECT THE POWER IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT RE-APPLY
POWER UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CHECKED FOR SAFETY. IF IN DOUBT, CONTACT TANDBERG
TELEVISION CUSTOMER SERVICES.
Where appropriate, ensure this product has an adequate level of lightning protection.
Alternatively, during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the supply outlet and disconnect the output equipment. This prevents
damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges.
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at own expense.
1
The EMC information was correct at the time of manufacture. The EMC tests were performed with the Technical earth attached.
NOTE…
Do not remove the covers of this equipment as doing so may invalidate any warranties, cause a safety
hazard and/or affect the EMC performance. It may also invalidate any safety tests. Check with
Customer Services beforehand.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, bracket, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the product.
Use only with a cart, stand, bracket or table recommended by TANDBERG
Television.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Do not move or carry the equipment whilst it is still connected to the supply or other leads, is
live or is in operation.
CAUTIONS…
1. The unit must be supported by either a mounting-shelf or equipment beneath it and not suspended
solely by the front-panel mounting screws.
2. Do not use this product as a support for any other equipment.
Ensure that the Encoder is installed in such a way as to allow access to the rear of the unit
and the connectors.
2.3.4 Ventilation
WARNING…
NEVER PUSH OBJECTS OF ANY KIND INTO THIS EQUIPMENT THROUGH OPENINGS AS THEY
MAY TOUCH DANGEROUS VOLTAGE POINTS OR SHORT-OUT PARTS THAT COULD RESULT IN
A FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. NEVER SPILL LIQUID OF ANY KIND ON THE PRODUCT.
CAUTIONS…
1. Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in
a built-in installation such as a rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the instructions have
been adhered to.
2. Do not install equipment so that the air intake of one aligns with the outlet on another. Provide
baffles and adequate spacing.
3. The fans contained within this unit are not fitted with a dust/insect filter. Pay particular attention to the
environment in which it is to be used.
The unit is designed for stationary or fixed use only. Ensure it is firmly and safely located and
has an adequate through-flow of air. Allow at least 50 mm free air-space on each side of the
equipment. Units in racks can be stacked without ventilation panels between. Racks
containing stacked equipment may need to be forced-air cooled to reduce the operating
ambient temperature. For stacking constraints contact Customer Services.
Cool Air In
Cool air in
(left)
Do not block
air intake
Cool air in
(front via bottom
vent)
Do not block air
intake
See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full power supply specification. There are no links
or switches to be altered for operation from different supplies.
WARNINGS…
1. IF THE MOULDED PLUG FITTED TO THE MAINS CABLE SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT IS NOT
REQUIRED, PLEASE DISPOSE OF IT SAFELY. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY ENDANGER LIFE
AS LIVE ENDS MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE REMOVED PLUG IS INSERTED INTO A MAINS
OUTLET.
2. POWER SUPPLY CORDS SHOULD BE ROUTED SO THAT THEY ARE NOT LIKELY TO BE
WALKED ON OR PINCHED BY ITEMS PLACED UPON OR AGAINST THEM, PAYING
PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO CORDS AT PLUGS, CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES, AND
THE POINT WHERE THEY EXIT FROM THE APPLIANCE.
The unit is supplied with three, detachable mains-supply cables fitted with molded plugs
suitable for the USA, UK or Europe.
The wires in the mains cable are colored in accordance with the wire color code shown in
Table 2.1.
UK EUROPE USA
(BS 1363) (CEE 7/7) (NEMA 5-15P)
Earth: Green-and-yellow Green-and-yellow Green
Neutral: Blue Blue White
Live: Brown Brown Black
WARNINGS...
1. THIS UNIT MUST BE CORRECTLY EARTHED THROUGH THE MOULDED PLUG SUPPLIED.
IF THE LOCAL MAINS SUPPLY DOES NOT HAVE AN EARTH CONDUCTOR DO NOT
CONNECT THE UNIT. CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICES FOR ADVICE.
2. BEFORE CONNECTING THE UNIT TO THE SUPPLY, CHECK THE SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
IN ANNEX B.
The unit has a Technical earth terminal (marked with ) located at the rear panel. Its use is
recommended. This is NOT a Protective earth for electric shock protection. The terminal is
provided to:
1. Ensure all equipment chassis fixed within a rack are at the same Technical earth
potential. To do this, connect a wire between the Technical earth terminal and a suitable
point on the rack.
2. Eliminate the migration of stray charges when connecting between equipment.
WARNING…
IF THE TERMINAL SCREW HAS TO BE REPLACED, USE AN
M3 X 6MM LONG POZIDRIV PANHEAD.
USING A LONGER SCREW MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
WARNINGS…
1. DO NOT OVERLOAD WALL OUTLETS AND EXTENSION CORDS AS THIS CAN RESULT IN
A RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK.
2. AS NO MAINS SWITCH IS FITTED TO THIS UNIT, ENSURE THE LOCAL AC POWER
SUPPLY IS SWITCHED OFF BEFORE CONNECTING THE SUPPLY CORD.
3. THE ENCODER IS NOT FITTED WITH AN ON/OFF SWITCH. ENSURE THAT THE SOCKET-
OUTLET IS INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT SO THAT IT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
FAILURE TO ISOLATE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
NOTE…
Only model EN8030/BAS/48V and EN8090/BAS/48V use a dc power supply.
CAUTIONS...
1. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your business, consult a qualified electrical
engineer.
2. This equipment is Class 1 and must have a protective earth.
This product uses a –48 V dc power supply source (see Annex B, Technical Specification for
a full power supply specification).
For wiring dc power a minimum wire size of 1.0mm2 (17AWG) is recommended. This may
need to be increased for longer cable runs. For protection of the dc wiring a circuit breaker of
maximum 10 A is recommended.
WARNING…
THE –48 V DC ENCODER IS NOT FITTED WITH AN ON/OFF SWITCH. ENSURE THAT THE
SUPPLY HAS A SUITABLE MEANS OF ISOLATION THAT IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE. FAILURE TO
ISOLATE THE EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
Equipment Side
— +
Fuse
6.3A
Connector Block
—48 V 0V
Supply Side
The equipment fuse is held in an integral fuse carrier at the dc power inlet at the rear of the
Encoder. See Annex B, Technical Specification for dc fuse information.
NOTE…
This equipment is not intended for direct connection to centralised dc power systems in the USA or
Canada.
WARNING…
IF THE TERMINAL SCREW HAS TO BE REPLACED, USE AN M3 X 6MM LONG POZIDRIV
PANHEAD. USING A LONGER SCREW MAY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD.
ALARM NOT USED ETHERNET ASI OUT 1,2 SDI IN HSYNC Technical Earth
#1, #2 and 3
RS-422 DATA AUDIO IN
Figure 2.5: Typical 1RU Rear Panel Component Parts and Connectors
Figure 2.6: Typical 2RU Rear Panel Component Parts and Connectors
EN8030 SD/EN8090 HD
Encoders
Studio Black and Burst H SYNC ASI OUT2 DVB/ATSC Transport Stream
Analogue Composite Video COMP VIDEO ASI OUT3 DVB/ATSC Transport Stream
HD Video Dual IP
[EN8090 only] Streamer
Option:
EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL
HD Serial Digital Interface HD-SDI IN
Ge 1 IP/Ethernet port 1
Ge 2 IP/Ethernet port 2
Audio Inputs
Audio Input AUDIO IN
AES/EBU Reference
Alarm
Audio Input AUDIO IN 2
ALARM Alarm
AES/EBU Reference
Control
10BaseT ETHERNET#1
10BaseT ETHERNET#2
Remote Control REMOTE
CONTROL
Data
RS-232 Data Input RS-232 DATA
RS-422 Data Input RS-422 DATA
Data
Aux Data Input Aux Data Output
AUX DATA IN AUX DATA OUT
(Not for Customer use)
Aux RS-232 Input
AUX RS-232
(Not for Customer use)
Do not move or install equipment whilst it is still attached to the mains supply. Ensure ESD
precautions are observed whilst interconnecting equipment.
NOTE…
See Chapter 3 for information relating to Options and Upgrades.
Pin Signal
Centre Video Input
Screen Ground
Impedance 75 Ω
H SYNC
Studio Black and Burst should be fed to the 75 Ω BNC connector
(H SYNC). This will then genlock the Encoder to the Studio system.
This method may be required with some audio formats. For details
on the genlocking system see Annex E, Audio Modes.
Pin Signal
Centre Video Input
Screen Ground
Impedance 75 Ω
COMP VIDEO
A 75 Ω BNC connector provides a high quality analogue video input
to the unit. See Chapter 4, Operating the Equipment Locally, Video
Input Option for the types of video and selection method.
NOTE…
The input is differential to prevent 50 Hz/60 Hz hum.
Pin Signal
Centre Video Input
Screen Video Input Return
Impedance 75 Ω
HD-SDI IN
A 75 Ω BNC connector as described in Table 2.5 provides a serial
digital video input to the unit. This input is terminated in 75 Ω. Care
must be taken over the selection of the cable type used because of
the higher frequencies associated with HD-SDI.
Pin Signal
Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Impedance 75 Ω
AUDIO IN
Connect the audio cable to the AUDIO IN connector. The
15-way, D-type male connector is used in different ways
according to the audio input and the encoding configuration
selected.
The connector provides two stereo pairs. They may be independently configured as either
analogue or digital. The left channel is used to input digital audio.
The Encoder is supplied with a break-out cable, which plugs into this connector, and
provides a more convenient means of connecting the audio signals via five connectors. There
are four XLR female connectors, with the fifth cable being a BNC that provides an AES/EBU
75 Ω digital reference output.
NOTES…
1. In analogue mode termination is either 20 kΩ or 600 Ω.
2. In AES/EBU mode termination is 110 Ω.
3. When the Encoder is powered down the digital channel is selected with 110 Ω termination. The
XLR cable for the digital input for Channel A is called “Left A” and the XLR cable for the digital
input for Channel B is called “Left B”.
4. The digital audio input does not support SPDIF. If for test purposes, the output of consumer
device such as a DVD player is used as the source, the voltage and current levels of the SPDIF
output need to be changed to AES/EBU levels.
5. In order to comply with EMC regulations, use the audio break-out cable supplied with the unit.
Pin Signal
Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Ethernet #1 and #2
An eight-way, RJ-45 connector provides a 10BaseT Ethernet interface
for communications with the nCompass Control or web browser for
control and monitoring. The Encoder has a single switched Ethernet
channel. Ethernet1 is selected as default at power up. If a carrier is
not detected on Ethernet1 then the input switches to Ethernet2. This
gives a redundant Ethernet control via two hubs.
Table 2.9: Ethernet #1 and #2 Connector
Alarm
If required, connect an external status monitoring device to the
ALARM connector.
A 9-way, D-type male connector provides an alarm relay interface
that can be used to send a signal to remote equipment.
Fail (NC)
Fail 3.3 V
Common Fail (NO)
NOTE…
NC = Normally Closed, NO = Normally Open, and refers to the relay contacts. Refer to Annex B for
details of the relay contact rating.
2.6.9 Data
RS-232 Connector
A 9-way, D-type female connector provides an RS-232
asynchronous, serial communications data input interface.
NOTES…
1. Signal names are with respect to a DTE in accordance with the RS-232 specification.
2. Remote pin numbers only apply to a 9-way D-type connector.
3. 25-way connectors have Received Data on pin 3 and Transmit Data on pin 2
(see RS-232 specification).
4. XON/OFF flow control may be used with this port.
RS-422 Connector
A 15-way, D-type female connector provides an
RS-422 synchronous, serial communications data
input interface.
NOTE…
Signal names are with respect to a DTE in accordance with the RS-422 specification. A is positive and
B is negative.
AUX DATA IN
A 75 Ω BNC connector provides an ASI input which is not for use by
general end user.
AUX RS-232
A 9-way, D-type male connector provides an RS-232 connection for
use by TANDBERG Television engineers for unit diagnostics.
2.7.2 Powering Up
To power up the Encoder:
1. Turn on the local power supply. The Encoder executes a series of power up initialisation
and self test routines.
2. Confirm that the green Power LED is lit and that the red Alarm LED is unlit.
After the boot period the Encoder start-up screen is displayed.
NOTES…
1. The fans on the Encoder can be temperature controlled so may not be on if the ambient
temperature is low. Refer to Annex B, Technical Specification for more information.
2. During initialisation invalid PIDs may appear momentarily in the transport stream.
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Contents
3.6.1 Assembly..............................................3-14
3.1 What’s Available................................................ 3-3
3.6.2 Connectors...........................................3-14
3.1.1 Hardware Options .................................. 3-3
3.6.3 Configuration........................................3-15
3.1.2 Limitations on Number of Option
Modules ................................................. 3-3 3.6.4 Add Connection Option ........................3-15
3.1.3 Limitations on use of Option Modules .... 3-4 3.6.5 Delete Connection Option ....................3-16
3.1.4 Software Options ................................... 3-4 3.6.6 View Connection List Menu..................3-18
Enabled Options .................................... 3-6 3.6.7 View Connection ID Menu....................3-18
3.1.5 How to See Which Options are View Connection ID Option ..................3-18
Fitted/Enabled........................................ 3-6 3.6.8 Add/Edit Profile Menu...........................3-18
3.1.6 How to Purchase Additional Options...... 3-6 3.6.9 Delete Profile Menu..............................3-19
3.6.10 Edit Profile Option ................................3-20
3.2 Audio Daughter Card Option 3.6.11 Add Authorisation Menu .......................3-20
(EN8000/HDC/AUD) ......................................... 3-7
Overview ..............................................3-20
3.2.1 Overview................................................ 3-7
Authorisation Name Option ..................3-20
3.2.2 Connections ........................................... 3-7
ATM Address Option ............................3-20
Audio In 2 Connector ............................. 3-7
3.6.12 Delete Authorisation Menu ...................3-20
3.2.3 Configuring the Output........................... 3-7
3.6.13 Edit Authorisation Option......................3-20
3.3 Dual IP/Ethernet Output Card 3.6.14 Incoming Calls Option ..........................3-21
(EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL)............................... 3-8 3.6.15 General Menu ......................................3-21
3.3.1 Overview................................................ 3-8 3.6.16 Tx Menu ...............................................3-22
3.3.2 Assembly ............................................... 3-8 3.6.17 Rx Menu...............................................3-22
Rear Panel ........................................... 3-8 3.6.18 Physical Menu......................................3-23
Ethernet Outputs ................................. 3-8
3.7 Basic Interoperable Scrambling System -
3.3.3 Dual IP Output Overview ....................... 3-9 BISS (EN8000/HWO/BISS) .............................3-24
Overview................................................ 3-9
3.3.4 Dual IPNIC Control .............................. 3-10 3.8 Remux Option (EN8000\HWO/REMUX)..........3-25
3.3.5 IP Streamer Output .............................. 3-11 3.8.1 Overview ..............................................3-25
3.8.2 Remux Options ....................................3-25
3.4 MPEG-1 Layer II Audio Option Card Service .................................................3-25
(EN8000/HWO/AUDLIN2) ............................... 3-12
Data Input Mode...................................3-25
3.4.1 Overview.............................................. 3-12
PSIP Input Mode ..................................3-25
3.4.2 Rear Panel........................................... 3-12
DVB-Subtitle Mode...............................3-25
3.4.3 Audio In Connector .............................. 3-13
3.8.3 Renaming Services and Remapping
3.4.4 Technical Specification ........................ 3-13 PIDs .....................................................3-26
3.5 ATM PDH/E3 Option Module .......................... 3-14 Elementary Streams (PMT entries) ......3-26
PID Remap Mode.................................3-26
3.6 (EN8000/HWO/ATMS34) ................................ 3-14
ATSC....................................................3-26
List of Tables
Table 3.1: Hardware Option Modules.................................... 3-3
Table 3.2: Purchasable Software Options............................. 3-4
Table 3.3: EN80xx Enabled Software Options ...................... 3-6
Marketing Code Name 1RU or 2RU 2RU Slot No. Max No.
of Cards
Hardware Options
EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL Dual IP/Ethernet Output Card 1RU and 2RU 1 or 6 1
EN8000/HWO/ATMS34 ATM E3 Option Card 1RU and 2RU 2, 3 or 6 1
EN8000/HWO/AUDLIN2 Enhanced Audio Input Module 24 db (to 1RU and 2RU 1 or 2 1
support additional MPEG-1 Layer 2)
EN8000/HWO/REMUX Remux option card 1RU and 2RU 1 1
NOTES…
1. Hardware options must be factory fitted or performed by an authorised TANDBERG Engineer.
2. Empty option slots must be fitted with a blanking plate.
Motherboard
In all 2RU EN80xx Encoders Option Slot 4 is occupied by the Intelligent Compression Engine
(ICE) that fills the ⅔-width from the left looking at the back of the unit. This leaves space for an
additional 4 optional single ⅓-width card in Option Slots 1, 2, 3 and 6. Supported option
modules and positions are listed in Table 3.1.
Motherboard
SD MPEG-4 VCM + EN8000/HDC/AUD SLOT 6
SLOT 1 SLOT 2 SLOT 3
Enabled Options
These models have some software options enabled as part of their basic configuration. These
are listed in Table 3.3.
EN8030, EN8090,
EN8032, EN8092
EN8040
3.2.2 Connections
Audio In 2 Connector
Connect the audio cable to the 15-way, D-type male
connector AUDIO IN 2.
The connector provides four digital AES/EBU stereo pairs.
NOTES…
1. In AES/EBU mode termination is 110 Ω.
2. When the Encoder is powered down the digital channel is selected with 110 Ω termination. The
XLR cable for the digital input for Channel 1A is called “Left A” and the XLR cable for the digital
input for Channel 1B is called “Left B”.
3. The digital audio input does not support SPDIF. If for test purposes, the output of consumer
device such as a DVD player is used as the source, the voltage and current levels of the SPDIF
output need to be changed to AES/EBU levels.
4. In order to comply with EMC regulations, use the audio break-out cable supplied with the unit.
CAUTION…
To ensure EMC compliance, use the audio connector supplied with the Encoder.
(Optional)
Encoder
RFC 2250 RTP MPEG-2 TS Layer
UDP - User Datagram Protocol
Transport Layer - IP
Ethernet
Link Layer – 100/1000BaseT Ethernet
Network
3.3.2 Assembly
The option card has 2 RJ-45 connectors called “Ge 1” and “Ge 2” as shown in Figure 3.4.
Rear Panel
Ethernet Outputs
Two RJ-45 connectors provide 100/1000BaseT Ethernet ports.
Item Specification
Connector Type RJ-45
Connector designation 10/100BaseT
Pin-out 1 Tx Out (+)
2 Tx Out (-)
3 Rx In (+)
6 Rx In (-)
4, 5, 7, 8 Not Connected
Setup
Menu
...
...
...
Dual IPNIC Control
IP Streamer Output .
[1][2].Type of Service: It is used for Class-of-service prioritization and contains precedence control,
The byte value of the Type-of- reliability, throughput and delay. Setting the value for this byte does not
Service (TOS) field in the IP header guarantee that the Router honoring this field.
as specified in RFC-791.
Encoder
Analogue Composite Video COMP VIDEO
ASI OUT 1 Output Transport Stream
Serial Digital Interface SDI IN ASI OUT 2 Output Transport Stream
Audio Input AUDIO IN ASI OUT 3 Output Transport Stream
NOTE…
The AES/EBU reference signal is provided for backwards compatibility only. When using EN80xx
Encoders use the reference signal provided by the Base Board.
The Additional Audio option module comprises Assembly S14705 and Card S13167. See
Table 3.1 for the slots that it can be installed in.
NOTES…
1. In analogue mode termination is either 20 kΩ or 600 Ω.
2. In AES/EBU mode termination is 110 Ω (default).
3. When the Encoder is powered down the digital channel is selected with 110 Ω termination.
4. The digital audio input does not support SPDIF.
CAUTION…
To ensure EMC compliance, use the audio connector supplied with the Encoder.
ATM Network
PDH/E3 Interface
Module
2U: Slot 5, 4 or 6
Input from
PDH/E3 B-ISDN Network IN ATM-PDH-E3 OUT Output to PDH/E3 B-ISDN Network
3.6.2 Connectors
This port is available on the S11366 physical layer option module. It provides a bi-directional
interface to a PDH/E3 network at a transmission rate of 34.368 Mbit/s. This is a full duplex
service.
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector Type BNC, female
Connector Impedance 75 Ω
Connector Designation ATM-PDH-E3 IN
Data rate 34.368 Mbit/s ±20ppm
Data Coding HDB3
Physical/Electrical Characteristics ITU-T G.703
Jitter Tolerance ITU-T G.823
Loss of Signal Detect ITU-T G.775
Over-voltage Protection ITU-T G.703 Annex B
ATM Direct Cell Mapping ITU-T G.804
PLCP Mapping ETSI T/NA(91) and T/NA(91)18
Supported Frame Modes ITU-T G.751 and ITU-T G.832.
Transit Timing Source Recovered Clock or Local Clock
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector Type BNC, female
Connector Impedance 75 Ω
Connector Designation ATM-PDH-E3 OUT
Data rate 34.368 Mbit/s ±20ppm
Data Coding HDB3
Physical/Electrical Characteristics ITU-T G.703
Jitter Tolerance ITU-T G.823
Over-voltage Protection ITU-T G.703 Annex B
ATM Direct Cell Mapping ITU-T G.804
PLCP Mapping ETSI T/NA(91) and T/NA(91)18
Supported Frame Modes ITU-T G.751 and ITU-T G.832.
Transit Timing Source Recovered Clock or Local Clock
3.6.3 Configuration
Th ATM menu permits the selection of the ATM parameters and is only available if the
EN8000/HWO/ATMS34… ATM Network Interface Option Modules is fitted.
The ATM Menu is selected from the Setup Menu by pressing the ATM softkey (see Figure 3.8
for menu structure).
Path: Summary Screen [More]> Setup> ATM
NOTE…
The profile defining the connection parameters must be in the Profile list. There can be one Tx
connection and one Rx connection or one Tx/Rx connection active at any time.
Setup
Menu
ATM
Menu
Add Connection
Delete Connection
View Connection List....
View Connection ID....
Add Profile....
Delete Profile
Edit Profile.... View
Add Authorisation.... Add/Edit View
Connection Connection
Delete Authorisation Profile Menu ID Menu
Edit Authorisation.... List Menu
Incoming Calls View Connection ID
Profile Name Select a connection to
General.... Name
VC Type view the details
Tx.... Connection Status
ATM Address1 View Connection ID
Rx.... Termination Status
VPI2 Name
Physical.... VC Type
VCI2 Connection Status
Quit Media
Direction Termination Status
AAL VPI VC Type
VCI Media
Direction VPI
AAL VCI
Direction
AAL
Add/Edit
Authorisation
Menu
Select an authorisation to
change the details
Authorisation Name
ATM Address
The following options (connection details) are status only and cannot be changed.
This shows the Edit Profile screen which displaqs a further set of options which define the
connection parameters used to establish a connection to the network. Multiple profiles can be
added to the list, defining different endpoint addresses or parameters.
NOTE…
If Incoming Calls is set to Authorisations then any incoming connection requests from ATM addresses
which are not in the authorisations list will be rejected.
3.6.16 Tx Menu
Table 3.22: Tx Menu Options
3.6.17 Rx Menu
Table 3.23: Rx Menu Options
NOTES…
1. This option module is installed as a daughter card to the Base Board, with no external
connectors and does not use an option slot.
2. The BISS software must also be enabled in the Encoder (see Customer Services).
BISS scrambling (when fitted) is enabled and controlled via the Setup/Mux Menu (see
Chapter 5, Web Browser Interface, Section 5.10).
1 BISS is implemented according to Tech 3290 March 2000 and BISS-E is implemented according to EBU Tech 3292
May 2002.
Service
Any or all of the REMUX card inputs can be in Service mode. Services at the inputs are
detected and remuxed into the output stream.
NOTE…
Each incoming Remux service may have only 8 elementary streams other than PMT, PCR, MPEG-2
Video, VIB PID1, teletext PID1 and ECM. The outgoing service can be corrupted if this is exceeded.
NOTE…
In Data or PSIP mode, there is no attempt to extract SI information nor interpret SI/PSI information on
the input. No remapping of any of these PIDs is performed (i.e. PIDin = PIDout).
The encoder will not be able to build accurate PSI tables when in data mode as it does not extract any
info from the incoming stream. Therefore in this case, it will be necessary for PSI/PSIP to be externally
generated. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure there are no PID clashes (between other inputs or
the locally generated streams) in “Data” and “PSIP” mode. PID clashes will not be resolved nor
detected by the encoder.
DVB-Subtitle Mode
This mode allows adding up to four DVB-Subtitle elementary streams to the Encoder host
service.
Only one REMUX card input can be in this mode at any time.
NOTE…
DVB Subtitle mode is provided for subtitles to be added to the locally encoded service only. It is not
possible to add subtitles to services arriving on a remux input in this way
Refer to Annex H and Annex I for further information regarding configuration of these modes.
ATSC
The REMUX operation in ATSC takes the contributing services and renames the programs
according to the input they are extracted from. Unlike DVB it is irrelevant if the incoming
programs have the same name as they are given a completely different name.
DVB
In DVB it is permissible to have service elements on a PID that have no particular relationship
with each other.
NOTE…
The encoder will not restamp PCR packets (nor PTS, DTS’s) on any of the packets arriving at a port
designated for “data” or “PSIP”.
3.8.5 Assembly
Rear Panel
The REMUX option module comprises assembly S12449. See Table 3.1 for the slots that it
can be installed in.
DVB-ASI OUT is
disabled.
CAUTION…
When re-multiplexing, be aware that both PIDs and Service Names will be remapped according to the
Host Encoder input used.
Encoder
[Host] The output is a multiplex
Analogue Composite Video of the three input
Serial Digital Interface
COMP VIDEO ASI OUT 1 Output Transport Stream transport streams of the
Audio Input SDI IN ASI OUT 2 Output Transport Stream Remux option and the
AUDIO IN ASI OUT 3 Output Transport Stream transport stream
produced by the host
Remux Option Encoder.
Pin Signal
Centre Signal
Screen Ground
NOTE…
When connecting the inputs, always start from DVB ASI IN 1 and work upwards.
Pin Signal
Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation DVB ASI IN 1, DVB ASI IN 2, DVB ASI IN 3
Connector type BNC
Connector impedance 75 Ω2
Data coding 8B/10B
Channel rate 270 Mbit/s
Specification DVB A010 rev 1 (Asynchronous Serial Interface)3
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation DVB ASI OUT 1
Connector type BNC
Connector impedance 75 Ω2
Data coding 8B/10B
Channel rate 270 Mbit/s
Specification DVB A010 rev 1 (Asynchronous Serial Interface)3
LEDs
Table 3.29: DVB ASI In 1, 2 and 3 - LED Indications
Item Specification
Red LED Input ASI lock
On No lock on ASI (8B/10B coding)
Off Input ASI lock OK
Green LED Packet size
Off Not locked to MPEG packets
Flash (1:3 mark:space) 188 byte packets
Flash (3:1 mark:space) 204 byte packets
Item Specification
Red LED
On Output disabled
Off Output enabled
Green LED
Off Output not in use
Flash (1:3 mark:space) 188 byte packets output
Flash (3:1 mark:space) 204 byte packets output
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Contents
4.1 Local Control ..................................................... 4-3 List of Figures
4.1.1 Read This First! ..................................... 4-3 Figure 4.1: Navigation Keys and Buttons ............................. 4-3
4.1.2 Introduction ............................................ 4-3 Figure 4.2: Keypad and Display Functions ........................... 4-4
Figure 4.3: Keyboard Lock (Input Monitor in SD) ................. 4-6
4.1.3 Navigating the 1U Display Screens........ 4-3
4.1.4 Navigating the Menus ............................ 4-3 List of Tables
4.1.5 Changing a Setting ................................ 4-3 Table 4.1: Keypad Key Assignments .................................... 4-5
For Multiple Choice Entry....................... 4-3
For Text or Numeric Entry...................... 4-4
4.1.6 Navigating the 2U Display Screens........ 4-4
4.1.7 How to Use the Keypad ......................... 4-5
4.1.8 How to Use the Functions Associated
with Softkeys.......................................... 4-5
4.1.9 Keyboard Lock ....................................... 4-6
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4.1.2 Introduction
At switch-on the Encoder runs through a boot sequence (boot time without any option modules
is approximately 85 seconds). The Summary Screen is displayed.
ENTER
button
Navigation keys
(Left, Right,
Up, Down)
CANCEL
button
From the Summary Screen select the Main Menu by pressing ENTER, RIGHT, UP or
DOWN.
Return to the Summary Screen from the Main Menu by pressing LEFT.
NOTE…
If the number being entered can be negative then a minus sign can be inserted by pressing LEFT
when the cursor is on the left-most digit. This can then be toggled between plus and minus by pressing
the UP/DOWN keys.
NOTES…
1. The screens displayed in this manual are only representations - there might be differences
between equipment, depending upon the options chosen.
2. In the Encoder menus when it states that you may “update using softkeys” you can use both
softkeys and keyboard keys for some options.
Each softkey on each side of the Where there is a +/- sign This keypad is used to amend
display is used to access, select associated with a the menu option which has
and sometimes amend the menu softkey, this scrolls been selected (unless
item associated with it. through a set of options. indicated otherwise).
NOTE…
A black diagonal cross enclosed by a white circle ( ) means that the Encoder is under remote
control and the user does not have access to change that parameter.
Indicates the number of
screens in the menu.
Press the softkey adjacent to the key icon. This shows the Keyboard Lock screen. Press the
Yes softkey to disable the softkeys. They are all disabled with the exception of Unlock.
To enable and restore the softkey functions, press the Unlock softkey. This shows the
Keyboard Lock screen. Press the Yes softkey.
CAUTION…
Only set this option if you know the password! The default is: 0123456789
Another menu item, Current Password, is only available from the front panel when Set-up
Password = Off. When enabled, the password can be changed using this option.
For forgotten passwords, contact Customer Services.
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Contents
5.7.8 Video / PIP Encoder Menu...................5-34
5.1 Introduction ....................................................... 5-3
5.7.9 Video / MPEG2 Encoder Menu ............5-36
5.2 How to Set-up the Web Browser Interface ........ 5-3 5.7.10 Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI) Menu...5-40
5.3 Web Browser Interface Options ........................ 5-7 5.8 Audio Menu .....................................................5-42
5.8.1 Top-level Menu ....................................5-42
5.4 Using the Browser............................................. 5-9
5.8.2 Audio Control Menu .............................5-43
5.4.1 Layout of Webpage Elements................ 5-9
5.8.3 Advanced Audio ...................................5-44
5.4.2 Content Area........................................ 5-10
Introduction ..........................................5-44
5.4.3 Input Monitor ........................................ 5-10
Advanced Audio 3A – 3D Webpage
5.4.4 Indicators ............................................. 5-10
Options.................................................5-45
5.5 Configure Webpage ........................................ 5-11 Advanced Audio 2A - 2B Webpage
Options.................................................5-48
5.6 System Menu .................................................. 5-11 5.8.4 Audio A/B Menu ...................................5-51
5.6.1 Overview.............................................. 5-11 Audio A/B Menu Structure....................5-51
5.6.2 System Menu Hierarchy....................... 5-12 Coding Standard Associated Options ..5-52
5.6.3 System / Encapsulation ....................... 5-13 5.8.5 Add/Delete Languages.........................5-59
5.6.4 System / Service Info Menu (Output =
TS, Syntax = ATSC) ............................ 5-13 5.9 Data Menu.......................................................5-59
5.6.5 System / Service Info Menu (Output = 5.9.1 Overview ..............................................5-59
TS, Syntax = DVB)............................... 5-14 5.9.2 Data A – RS232 Menu .........................5-60
5.6.6 System / Multiple Services................... 5-17 5.9.3 Data B - RS422 Menu ..........................5-61
5.6.7 System / Remote Control..................... 5-18
5.10 Mux Menu........................................................5-62
5.6.8 System / General Menu ....................... 5-19
5.10.1 Mux Access (Configure Menu) .............5-62
5.6.9 System / Time & Date Menu ................ 5-21
5.10.2 Mux (Scrambling) Menu .......................5-63
5.6.10 System / Advanced Menu .................... 5-22
5.6.11 System / Dig. Program Insertion (DPI). 5-23 5.11 Output Selection..............................................5-67
5.6.12 System / Build Menu ............................ 5-24 5.11.1 Overview ..............................................5-67
5.11.2 Multiple Services ..................................5-67
5.7 Video Menu ..................................................... 5-25
5.11.3 ICE-3 Status.........................................5-68
5.7.1 Introduction .......................................... 5-25
5.11.4 Mux Menu ............................................5-68
5.7.2 Video / Multiple Services Menu............ 5-26
5.11.5 Delivery Descriptor...............................5-69
5.7.3 Video / Clarus Menu ............................ 5-26
Overview ..............................................5-69
5.7.4 Video / HD Video Source Menu ........... 5-27
Descriptor Type = Terrestrial................5-69
5.7.5 Video / SD Video Source Menu ........... 5-29
Descriptor Type = Cable ......................5-69
5.7.6 Video / H.264/AVC (Main 1) Encoder
Menu.................................................... 5-31 5.11.6 Additional Options ................................5-70
5.7.7 Video / H.264/AVC (Main 2) Encoder 5.12 Stored Configurations Tab...............................5-70
Menu.................................................... 5-33
5.12.1 Overview ..............................................5-70 Figure 5.28: Typical Stored Configurations Tabbed Page...5-71
Active Configuration .............................5-70 Figure 5.29: Save/Load Configurations ...............................5-72
5.12.2 Load Config n (From Flash Memory)
Option ..................................................5-70
5.12.3 Save Config to Flash Memory Option ..5-71 List of Tables
Table 5.1: ATSC System Information Option
5.13 Factory Default Configuration..........................5-71 Descriptions .........................................................5-13
Table 5.2: DVB System Information Option Descriptions....5-15
5.14 Load/Save .......................................................5-72 Table 5.3: Multiple Service Option Descriptions..................5-17
5.15 Fault Reporting................................................5-73 Table 5.4: Remote Control Option Descriptions ..................5-18
Table 5.5: General Menu Option Descriptions ....................5-19
List of Figures Table 5.6: Time & Date Option Descriptions .......................5-21
Figure 5.1: Internet Options Dialog Box ................................ 5-3 Table 5.7: Advanced Menu Option Descriptions .................5-22
Figure 5.2: Settings Dialog Box............................................. 5-4 Table 5.8: Dig. Program Insertion (DPI) Option
Figure 5.3: Connections Tab ................................................. 5-4 Descriptions .........................................................5-23
Figure 5.4: Local Area Network (LAN) Settings Dialog Table 5.9: Clarus Menu Option Descriptions.......................5-26
Box ........................................................................ 5-5 Table 5.10: HD Video Source Option Descriptions .............5-27
Figure 5.5: Proxy Settings Dialog Box .................................. 5-5 Table 5.11: SD Video Source Option Descriptions..............5-29
Figure 5.6: Welcome Screen for Web Interface .................... 5-6 Table 5.12: H.264/AVC (Main 1) Encoder Option
Figure 5.7: Layout of Webpage Elements ............................. 5-9 Descriptions .........................................................5-31
Figure 5.8: Typical Webpage Content Area ........................ 5-10 Table 5.13: PIP Encoder Option Descriptions .....................5-34
Figure 5.9: Configure Webpage .......................................... 5-11 Table 5.14: MPEG2 Encoder Option Descriptions ..............5-37
Figure 5.10: Configure / System Webpage ......................... 5-11 Table 5.15: VBI Option Descriptions ...................................5-40
Figure 5.11: Menu Hierarchy – Configure/System Menu .... 5-12 Table 5.16: Audio Control Options ......................................5-43
Figure 5.12: General Menu Webpage ................................. 5-19 Table 5.17: Advanced Audio 3A – 3D Webpage Option
Figure 5.13: Time & Date Menu Options............................. 5-21 Descriptions .........................................................5-45
Figure 5.14: Advanced Menu Options................................. 5-22 Table 5.18: Advanced Audio 2A – 2B Webpage Option
Descriptions .........................................................5-48
Figure 5.15: Menu Hierarchy – Digital Programme
Insertion DPI Menu.............................................. 5-23 Table 5.19: Coding Standard Associated Options...............5-52
Figure 5.16: Build Menu ...................................................... 5-24 Table 5.20: Audio A/B Option Descriptions .........................5-54
Figure 5.17: Menu Hierarchy – Setup/Video Menu ............. 5-25 Table 5.21: Audio Bit-rate Options ......................................5-58
Figure 5.18: Configure/Audio Menu Webpage.................... 5-43 Table 5.22: Data A, RS232 Option Descriptions .................5-60
Figure 5.19: Audio Control Webpage .................................. 5-43 Table 5.23: Data B, RS422 Options ....................................5-61
Figure 5.20: Advanced Audio 3A Webpage ........................ 5-44 Table 5.24: Mux Options .....................................................5-62
Figure 5.21: Advanced Audio 2A Webpage ........................ 5-48 Table 5.25: Mux Menu Associated Options.........................5-63
Figure 5.22: Menu Hierarchy – Configure/Audio Menu....... 5-51 Table 5.26: Mux Menu Options ...........................................5-64
Figure 5.23: Data Options ................................................... 5-59 Table 5.27: Descriptor Type Options...................................5-69
Figure 5.24: Configure> Mux Webpage .............................. 5-62 Table 5.28: Options for Terrestrial Descriptor Type ............5-69
Figure 5.25: Output Selection Items.................................... 5-67 Table 5.29: Cable Descriptor Type Options ........................5-69
Figure 5.26: Typical ICE-3 Display...................................... 5-68
Figure 5.27: Configure> Output Selection> Mux
Webpage ............................................................. 5-68
5.1 Introduction
There is a range of configuration, diagnostic and other utilities that can be accessed via a web
browser, such as Mozilla FireFox or Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Before these pages can be accessed it is important to ensure that the browser is correctly set
up. The following procedures describe the set up using Internet Explorer, the steps are similar
for FireFox.
NOTE…
Active Scripting must be enabled in Microsoft Internet Explorer to enable the menu functionality.
Settings
4. For Check for newer versions of stored pages, select Every visit to the page or any
changes made to the pages will not be displayed. Click OK to save the changes and
return to the Internet Options dialog box.
5. If Internet Explorer currently connects to the Internet via a proxy server then it must be
reconfigured to connect directly to the Encoder, bypassing the proxy server. Click the
Connections tab (see Figure 5.3).
LAN Settings
Advanced
For Internet Explorer version 6 the same selections must be made, but the process starts from
the View menu.
Once Explorer has been set up, type the IP address of the Encoder to be accessed in the
address bar (e.g. http://172.16.197.245), press Return and a connection is established. After
a few seconds, a window similar to that shown in Figure 5.6 will be displayed.
Internet Explorer will then request a username and password to give access to the Menu
system. The username is Engineer and the password is password unless this has been
modified already within the Menu system.
• Stored Configs
Load Config: Gives a list of preconfigured settings.
Save Config: Saves the current setting to an existing pre-named configuration.
• Save / Load
Save configuration to file: This saves a file containing an XML description of the
current Encoder settings. There are two options for saving the current configuration,
with and without parameter names. Both provide configuration settings, but the one
with parameter names can prove more useful for debug purposes as it is more user
readable. Forward this file to TANDBERG Television Technical Support in the event
of a problem.
Restore Configuration from File: This allows a previously stored XML file to be
loaded onto the encoder. This can be useful for quickly configuring units to the same
settings or to restore a unit to a known state.
OSD: Download Utilities – This allows you to download an osd.zip file that consists
of an OSD Creator (Creator.exe) and OSD Loader (OSD.exe). There is a logo
overlay facility allowing broadcasters to trademark material whereby the Encoder is
able to overlay broadcasters trademarks/logos onto the active video. See Annex D,
Creating and Downloading a Logo for information on how to use the programs.
SNMP MIB: This option is password protected. It allows the Simple Network
Management Protocol (SNMP) Management Information Base (MIB1) files to be
downloaded from the Encoder to the PC. The password is available from
TANDBERG Television Customer Services under a non-disclosure agreement
(NDA).
Error Database: This option extracts all possible errors from the encoder and stores
them as a CSV file.
1
A definition of management items for some network component that can be accessed by a network manager. A MIB includes the
names of objects it contains and the type of information retained.
Build
Navigation Bar: Tabbed pages group EN8090 S/W
the options into functional categories. Date, Time
H.264/AVC
[Service Name]
Status Device Info Support Engineering Configure Stored Configs Save/Load Help
[Packet Length]
[Mux Bit-rate]
[Current Webpage]
[Video Source]
[Format]
[H.264/AVC [Brief summary of contents of the current Webpage]
Profile] : Click to go up a directory level.
[H.264/AVC Apply: Click to apply any changes.
Bit-rate] Refresh: Refresh the screen view.
Path: / [path to current webpage]
Audio A
Audio B 3 Applyw w Refreshw
T
Content Area:
Menu options are displayed in this pane of the webpage.
These are described in the following sections.
Input Monitor
NOTE…
Additional parameters may be displayed depending upon which optional software licenses are
enabled.
Read only text provides contextual information such as firmware / software versions etc.
Text box allows the entry of a single line of text, normally a pid, bi-trate, service name etc.
Drop-down combo box allows the selection of one of a number of alternatives from a constrained list of values.
To leave a selection page without operation, do not click Apply. Click to go to the previous
directory or select another tab from the navigation bar.
5.4.4 Indicators
Three indicators are displayed under the input video monitor. These provide the following
information:
Encoder Output Status Indicates the encoder output status (e.g. On-air).
— Configure
— Video Menu System Menu Folder Displays the System Menu. Section 5.6
Video Menu Folder Displays the Video Menu. Section 5.7
— Audio Menu
Audio Menu Folder Displays the Audio Menu. Section 5.8
— Data Menu
Data Menu Folder Displays the Data Menu. Section 0
— Mux Mux Table Displays the Mux Menu. Section 5.10
— Output Selection Output Selection Folder Displays the Output Menu. Section 5.11
— Dual IP Control Dual IPNIC Control Table Configure the IP Streamer O/P Chapter 3
NOTE…
1. Dual IP/Ethernet Output Card (EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL) is a purchasable hardware option. It is
described in Chapter 3, Options and Upgrades.
2. Other Control menus may be displayed depending upon hardware options fitted.
— System
Item Value Description Refer to…
— Encapsulation
Encapslation Text Set to H.264/AVC Video/Audio over TS Section 5.6.3
— Service Info Service Info Table Displays the Service Info Menu. Sections 5.6.4/5
— Multiple Services Multiple Services Folder Displays the Multiple Services Menu. Section 5.6.6
— Remote Control
Remote Control Table Displays the Data Menu. Section 5.6.7
General Table Displays the General Menu. Section 5.6.8
— General
Time & Date Table Displays the Time and Date Menu. Section 5.6.9
— Time & Date
Advanced Table Displays the Advanced Menu. Section 5.6.10
— Advanced Dig.Program Table Displays the Dig.Program Insertion Section 5.6.11
Insertion (DPI) (DPI) Menu.
— Dig.Program Insertion
(DPI) Build Table Displays the Build information. Section 5.6.12
— Build
Configure
Tab
Encapsulation
Service Info...
Multiple Services...
Remote Control...
General...
Time&Date...
Remote Multiple Service Info
Advanced... General
Control Services Menu
Dig. Program Menu
Menu Menu
Insertion (DPI)...
Build.... Model Number IP Address No Services
Config Name MAC Address PID Allocation
Local Time Network Mask TS Service 1…(Host Service 1)
Local Date Gateway Address
UTC Offset SNTP Server
GPS UTC Offset 2 Set Community Name Syntax = ATSC Syntax = DVB
Temperature SNMP Master Short Channel Name Network Name
Screen Saver Last SNMP Master Long Channel Name Service Provider
Keypress Beep Last SNMP Poll Syntax Service Name
Power Dip Recovery SNMP Trap IP 1 SI Level Syntax
PCB Serial Number Trap Level Report SI Level
Major Channel
Upgrade Encoder Ethernet Bandwidth Minor Channel Network ID
Software Release Service ID
Program Number
Fan Control Service Type Transport Stream ID
Transport Stream ID Service Type
Program Paradigm PMT PID
PMT PID Stream ID Descriptor
Broadcast Flag Dolby AC-3 Descriptor
Daylight Saving Logical Chan Desc
DST Start Date Logical Channel1
DST End Date
Dig. Program
Build Insertion Advanced Time&Date
Menu (DPI) Menu Menu
Menu
Build Version Dig. Prog Ins (DPI) Display Errors Local Time/Date
Model Number Master IP Address System Control UTC Time/Date
PCB Serial Number TCP Point Action on PID Error Daylight Saving
Box Serial Number Return to Network Video Bitrate Error Start
Board Ref . Avail Descriptor SNMP Control End
PCB Issue Provider Avail ID Audio Sample Aligned
etc . DPI Info PID Display Contrast
Component Tag No. Services
Nbr Splice Msgs Reset On Download
Synchronisation
2
For further information refer to ATSC Standard Doc A/65 Program and System Information Protocol for Terrestrial Broadcast and
Cable - Annex D.
NOTE…
Some of the possible numbers are reserved so should not be used.
Service ID: Range: 1 to 65535. The information is included in the PAT, PMT, SDT, EIT and NIT.
This option ties the SDT to the
PMT and is the same as the
Program Number in ATSC.
Service Name: The information is included in the SDT.
This option allows the service
name to be changed.
Service Provider: The information is included in the Service Description Table (SDT).
This option allows the service
provider name to be changed.
Service Type: Digital TV
The service type identifies the type Digital Radio
of service carried.
Teletext
Data Broadcast
AVC Digital Radio The information is included in the SDT.
DVB MHP
MPEG-2 HDTV
AVC SD TV
AVC HD TV
Service PIDs Unique per service Ensures that all PIDs will have a unique number allocated by the user
Duplicate PIDs Allows the same PID to be used across services (eg for VBI or audio to be duplicated
on more than one stream)
Host Service n: Name As entered via the System Information menu
Each service has an Service ID: 1 - 65535
associated host screen
Logical Channel:
menu to allocate the
required parameters. 1 - 1023
At the Multiple Services Service Type: As entered via the System Information menu.
menu level, the first Host PMT PID: As entered via the System Information menu.
Service name is
associated with the PCR PID: As defined in the video menus.
Service Name allocated in 300 (012Ch)
the System Info menu. H.264/AVC Encoder
Host service names for 2 (0065h):
and 3 are configured in the
host service menu. On; Off
Audio A: On; Off
Audio B: On; Off
NOTE…
Additional items may appear depending upon options fitted and licenses enabled.
Gateway Address: Any communications to network hosts not on the local IP/Ethernet network will
This gives the default gateway be sent to this address.
address used on the Ethernet
network interface connected via the
10BaseT socket.
IP Address: This needs to be set before the web browser or control solution can be
Allows the controller IP Address to be connected to the Encoder.
changed.
Last SNMP Master: This is for information only and cannot be changed.
Displays the IP address of SNMP
Master that was last connected to the
Encoder.
Last SNMP Poll: This is for information only and cannot be changed.
The Last SNMP Poll option.
MAC Address: It cannot be changed and is set in the factory.
Displays the controller MAC Address.
Network Mask:
Allows the Network Mask for the
controller IP address to be changed.
Set Community Name:
This option allows the SNMP
Community Name to be
defined/changed
SNMP Master: If this is set, only one SNMP controller will be allowed access to the Encoder. It
Defines the IP address of SNMP can be set to 000.000.000.000 to allow any controller access.
Master.
SNTP Server: If the SNTP Server is set to 000.000.000.000 the Encoder assumes that there
Defines the IP address of a Simple is no SNTP server available and will not attempt to make connection.
Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server
to which the Encoder should try to
synchronize.
SNMP Trap IP 1: This option sets the IP address to which the trap messages will be sent. If it is
SNMP Traps are a way of reporting set to 000.000.000.000 then the trap messages will be sent to the last SNMP
status information to a control master.
system, but not all control systems
can handle them.
Trap Level Report: Start Msgs only
Enables the type of events reported Fail and Start Msgs
via SNMP traps.
All Traps All failures, warnings and start messages will be reported.
Table 5.5 describes the System Information items when the Encoder is set to operate with
Multiple Services. They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.
Path: / Configure / System Menu / General
Local Time:
Displays the local time on the NOTE…
Encoder and cannot be changed.
This time represents the clock associated with the logging
system and has no connection with the video clock.
Model Number: As the Encoder determines its model from what hardware cards have been
The model number of the Encoder inserted into the unit, this value may be incorrect during initialization because
is reported and cannot be changed. hardware may not have been identified yet.
Software Release: The software release is for information only and cannot be changed.
Shows the version number of the
control software
Temperature: The Temperature display indicates the current internal temperature.
Upgrade Encoder: There are a number of features that are not enabled by default. Refer to
Chapter 3, Options and Upgrades, Table 3.1 for details.
A software license key needs to be entered here to enable the required
features. The serial number of the box (available from System> Build menu
and the unique serial number (available from System>General menu) should
be sent to TANDBERG Television Customer Services and they will return a
software license key to enable the features).
NOTE…
These software options must be purchased before the
software license key is sent.
UTC Offset: Min: –12 Hours UTC offset. A positive value indicates East of Greenwich, and a negative value
The Universal Time Coordinate Max: 15 Hours indicates West of Greenwich. If the specified UTC offset is outside the valid
(UTC) is effectively the same as Step Size: 1 Hour input range, a confirmation screen is displayed which shows the
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). minimum/maximum value allowed.
When including SI in the output transport stream, the Encoder is required to
output a Time and Date Table (TDT). This uses UTC. Therefore, as the local
time is input, a UTC offset is needed so that the UTC time for the TDT table is
generated.
System
Menu
…
Digital Programme Insertion (DPI)....
…
— Dig Program Ins (DPI) — Off
— Master IP Address — DVS 525 Rev 3 (Draft 2002)
— TCP Port — SMPTE 312M
— Return to Network — DVS 525 COMPEL
— Avail Descriptor — SCTE 104 2004
— Provider Avail Id
— Auto Return
— DPI Info PID
— Ext Control
— Nbr Splice Msgs
— Synchronisation — Off
— Present
— Single ASI Pkt
— Multi ASI Pkts
— Do not sync
— Sync to Alive Msg
NOTES…
1. Some of the options may be different or unavailable in other DPI modes.
2. The stream carrying the splice information is referenced in PMT as Private Data.
The important value is that of the Build Version and it will be this value that is requested from
the qualified Technicians in the case of reporting a fault with the unit. In the example shown in
Figure 5.16 this would be Build Version 3.0.0.
NOTE…
Changes to the configuration of the VCM (including profile, mode, resolution GOP parameters) will
cause the VCM to be reset resulting in a short loss of video and audio (depending upon which is in
use).
Video
Menu
NOTE…
Additional items may appear depending upon options fitted and licenses enabled.
De-blocking Filter: Off/On Enables the input deblocking filter to remove MPEG-2 artifacts from pre-encoded
Only displayed if sources prior to MPEG-4 encoding.
EN8000/SWO/DBF license is
enabled.
Bandwidth: Soft As soft as could be required by the broadcaster
The Bandwidth Option controls the Medium Compromise between sharp and soft
low pass filtering of the video
Sharp Filter is at the maximum bandwidth possible for the resolution selected
before it is compressed.
Auto Automatically adjusts the bandwidth depending on the video bit-rate and resolution
settings.
Reducing the bandwidth produces slightly less bits in the compressed bit-stream for the same set of
encoding parameters.
Main Active Video SD MPEG-2
Bandwidth: Soft As soft as could be required by the broadcaster
The Bandwidth Option controls the Medium Compromise between sharp and soft
low pass filtering of the video
Sharp Filter is at the maximum bandwidth possible for the resolution selected
before it is compressed.
Auto Automatically adjusts the bandwidth depending on the video bit-rate and
resolution settings.
Reducing the bandwidth produces slightly less bits in the compressed bit-stream for the same set of
encoding parameters.
No ASI or IP O/P Both the ASI and IP outputs are turned off.
NOTE…
The frame-rate is only shown when the video input is Serial Digital, any Test
Pattern or Off.
Ident Text Up to 20 characters. This is the text that is displayed if the video output is lost (see OP Video Loss
option).
Input Source Select: Manual The frame rate must be set via the Frame rate option.
This allows the enabling or
Auto Frame-Rate The frame-rate is automatically detected.
disabling of automatic frame-rate
detection. Auto Config Switch The frame-rate is automatically detected, and the Encoder loads the appropriate
configuration defined by Default 525 Config and Default 625 Config.
I/P Monitor Refresh: Between 1 and 224
Sets the update rate of the input updates per minute.
video monitor on the front panel
and the web browser monitor
Max Still Period: Allowed values:
from 0 to 255
seconds.
Noise Reduction: Off Noise reduction off
This option enables the noise Adaptive 1 Use noise reduction if necessary but don’t introduce artifacts.
reduction feature to be switched on
Adaptive 2 Medium adaptive noise reduction, best compromise between Adaptive 1 and 3
(at different levels) or off.
Adaptive 3 Very powerful adaptive noise reduction, may introduce some filter artifacts but
The feature can be used when the
will remove as much noise as is possible.
incoming picture material is
corrupted by high frequency noise Adaptive 4 For turnaround systems where the input video signal includes coding artifacts.
(such as white noise). When noise
Fixed 1 Weak non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.
reduction is enabled, the Encoder
applies sophisticated edge Fixed 2 Medium non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.
preserving filters on the incoming Fixed 3 Strong non-adaptive noise reduction independent of input noise.
material and removes the noise
that can reduce the encoding The noise reduction module has two stages which are available for each frame:
difficulty considerably. Estimation of the level and type of noise in the frame; and
Only available when license key Application of the noise reduction filter at one of four levels of noise reduction capability dependent on
EN8000/SWO/NR enabled. the results of the estimation stage.
The operator has a choice of four settings for the estimation (called Automatic) to be selected or for the
estimation stage to be ignored and one of the fixed levels to be used independent of the noise level
(called Manual).
VBR Mode: Off (Constant Bit-rate) The bit-rate shall be constant over time.
Defines whether the H.264/AVC On (No stuffing) The bit-rate can drop below the specified level.
component will be constant
bit-rate (CBR) or allowed to drop
in bit-rate if the video image is NOTE…
easy to encode
This option is only available in Seamless Variable Delay.
NOTE…
Not displayed unless EN8000/SWO/SDAVC2 license option is enabled.
NOTE…
Not displayed unless EN8000/SWO/PIP or EN8000/SWO/PiP/PLUS option is enabled.
Table 5.13 describes H.264/AVC (PiP) encoder menu as selected from the Video Menu.
The PiP is enabled by:
• Selecting more than 1 service in the No.Services menu option in the Configure/Output
Selection/Multiple Services
• Switching ON the encode option in the Video Menu / H.264/AVC (PiP) menu.
• The PID assigned to the PiP is selected using the PID option in the same menu.
This menu permits the selection of the same video encoding parameters as the main channel.
They are listed alphabetically to help with retrieving the information.
Path: / Configure / Video Menu / PIP Encoder
Target Quality: 30% - 100% 100% means that the encoder attempts to reach maximum quality while not
Defines the maximum quality of exceeding the bit-rate. Reducing the target quality means that a different
the encoding as a percentage compromise between bit-rate and quality is chosen.
between 30% and 100%
.
NOTE…
This option only appears if “VBR Mode” is ON and the
license EN8000/SWO/REFLEX is enabled
VBR Mode: Off (Constant Bit-rate) The bit-rate shall be constant over time.
Defines whether the H.264/AVC
On (No stuffing) The bit-rate can drop below the specified level.
component will be constant bit-rate
(CBR) or allowed to drop in bit-rate
if the video image is easy to
encode.
NOTE…
Not displayed unless EN8000/SWO/MPEG2 option is enabled.
Table 5.14 describes the MPEG2 encoder menu as selected from the Video Menu.
The SD MPEG2 video is enabled by:
• Selecting more than 1 service in the No.Services menu option in the Configure/Output
Selection/Multiple Services
• Switching ON the encode option in the Video Menu / MPEG2 menu.
• The PID assigned to the MPEG2 is selected using the PID option in the same menu.
• PCR on Video should be set to ON and the PCR PID value in the MUX must be set to
that of the MPEG-2 video PID. This is because the MPEG-2 VCM cannot guarantee that
it will generate PCRs at less than 40ms interval.
Seamless 5
Seamless 6
In the following modes the delay is a function of the bit-rate selected. If
the bit-rate is changed there is a break in transmission.
Standard The default mode, with no special techniques or fixed settings to reduce
encoding delay.
Low Delay Delay is reduced by reducing the size of the video rate buffer. This
compromises video quality in some circumstances.
Very Low Delay Delay is reduced using the same techniques as Low Delay mode. GOP
structure used is IP and field pictures are used (ie B frames are not used)
PES Header: per GOP Default option. Defines all random access points. The encoder will insert a
Defines where PES headers are PES header at the start of every GOP.
placed. per Picture The encoder inserts a PES header at the start of every picture. The PES
header contains the PTS, and some set-top boxes require this to be sent
more frequently than once every GOP, hence the PES per picture option.
PID: PIDs 32 to 8190 are This option will only be visible if the output has been selected to be TS. To
Defines the PID used for the available for use. be DVB compliant, PIDs below 32 are reserved. In the event of a clash, one
elementary stream in the transport of the PIDs will be changed by the Encoder’s internal checking algorithm.
stream.
Profile/Level: MP@ML Main Profile @ Main Level. Typically used in 4:2:0 direct-to0home.
Defines the profile used for the
422P@ML 4:2:2 Profile @ Main Level. Typically used in 4:2:2 contribution feed. Only
encoding.
available if the EN8000/SWO/MPEG2/422 software option is enabled.
Reflex Enable This option will only be visible if VBR is licensed and the encoder is
configured in one of the seamless modes.
Scene Cut Detection This is a status only option. The encoder detects that a scene change has
happened and so intra-codes some or all of the blocks. That is, the picture is
coded without any reference to the previous frames.
VBR Mode: Off (Constant) The bit-rate shall be constant over time.
Defines whether the MPEG-2
On (Variable) The bit-rate can drop below the specified level.
component will be constant bit-rate
(CBR) or allowed to drop in bit-rate
if the video image is easy to This will only be visible if VBR is licensed and the encoder is configured in one of the seamless modes.
encode.
Vertical Resolution: 576 (25 Hz)
Defines vertical resolution. 240 (29.97 Hz/SIF)
288 (25 Hz/SIF)
480 (29.97 Hz)
576 (25 Hz)
Encoder Type This is for information only.
VBI on PID: Range 0 (0000h) – 8190 Enables VBI extraction from specified PID.
(1FFEh)
VBI PID: 25 Hz 29.97 Hz
Defines a PID to be used for VBI
data.
Video Index Field 1: Off Off
Specifies the line in field 1 which Line 6 to Line 10 to
will carry the Video Index. Line 23 Line 22
25 Hz 29.97 Hz
Video Index Field 2: Off Off
Specifies the line in field 1 which Line 318 Line 272
will carry the Video Index. thru to thru to
Line 335 Line 285
Embedded DID Defines the DID number for embedded audio pair in the HD-SDI. It is
recommended that the operator leaves the value at the Auto unless there is a
good reason to change it.
NOTE…
1. The AAC options will only be available if the EN8000/HDC/AUD option daughter card is fitted
AND the EN8000/SWO/AAC license is enabled.
2. The MPEG 1 Layer II Phase Aligned options will only be available if the EN8000/HDC/AUD is
fitted and the EN8000/SWO/M1L2/SRND license is enabled.
Table 5.17 lists the Advanced Audio options and associated descriptions in the order they
appear on the webpage.
HE-AAC This algorithm implements the high efficiency profile of ISO/IEC 14496-3 using
LOAS/LATM encapsulation of the audio data. More details are supplied in
Annex E.
HE-AAC v2 This algorithm implements v2 of the high efficiency profile of ISO/IEC 14496-3
using LOAS/LATM encapsulation of the audio data. Operation in this mode is
limited to 32 kbit/s. More details are supplied in Annex E.
For Dolby Digital input This algorithm encapsulates the incoming Dolby Digital bit-stream into the
format: Passthru: Transport Stream according to ETSI TS 102 366. As there is no encoding, there is
no license associated with this feature.
MPEG-1 Layer II Encodes 3 or 4 dual mono pairs of MPEG 1 Layer II audio without introducing any
Aligned timing offset to maintain the timing to carry 5.1 surround channels. The incoming
source must be aligned.
NOTE…
If any AAC standard is selected when the video mode is Mega
Low Delay Lip Sync cannot be guaranteed due to the audio
coding delay.
NOTES…
1. These options will only be available if the EN8000/SWO/ICE3AAC license is enabled and the
unit is configured for SD operation.
2. Changes to the configuration of 2A – 2B audio will cause the VCM to be reset, resulting in a
short loss of both video and audio output.
3. Local Oscillator should not be used as the clock source when using audio 2A – 2B as there is
no sample rate converter in the signal path.
Table 5.18 lists the Advanced Audio 2A options and associated descriptions in the order they
appear on the webpage.
Bit-rate: AAC 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192 kbit/s
Specifies the bit-rate for the
encoding of the input audio
HE-AAC 48, 56, 64, 80, 96, 128 kbit/s
content if the input format is
uncompressed.
HE-AAC v2 32 kbit/s
PID: This option sets the PID to be used for the audio channel. In the event of a PID
clash, one of the PIDs will be changed by the Encoder’s internal checking
algorithm.
To be DVB compliant the audio PID should not be less than 32. However it is
possible to set the PID to less than 32, but in the event of a PID clash the
Encoder’s internal checking algorithm will not resolve the conflict.
Component Tag: This item defines the optional component tag to be assigned to this audio stream.
Delay: The value is specified If the Auto Lip Sync is enabled, the delay value cannot be modified.
Specifies the delay that is in seconds.
applied to the audio
component from input to
ensure that it remains in
synchronization with the video
component.
Auto Lip Sync: Off: The amount that the audio component is delayed within the Encoder is specified as
Defines whether the encoder the delay value in seconds defined above.
ensures that the audio Off (Min. Delay): The audio component is not delayed within the encoder and the data flow path is
component is synchronized to established such that latency thru the encoder is minimized.
the video component.
On (enc): The audio component is delayed according to the associated video delay. (This will
automatically select the video that the audio has been associated with in the output
service).
NOTE…
If any AAC standard is selected when the video mode is Mega
Low Delay Lip Sync cannot be guaranteed due to the audio
coding delay.
Lip Sync Offset: The available range is This gives the operator the ability to correct for errors in lipsync on input content.
Allows the operator to define a from -125 ms to
small change in the audio 125 ms.
delay relative to the video
component.
Language: This enables the language of the audio channel to be set.
Configure
Tab
Audio
Menu
Audio A....
Audio B....
Audio Languages
Audio
Audio B Audio A
Languages
Menu Menu
Menu
Dolby Digital
Pass-Thru MPEG Layer 2 Dolby Digital
only shown if
— Source — Source M2/ESO2/AC3
— Coding Standard — Coding Standard option enabled
3
— Audio Bit-rate — Input Level L — Source
3 6
— Coding Mode — Input Level R — Coding Standard
9
— Auto Lip Sync — Audio Bit-rate — Audio Alignment
4
— Lip Sync Offset — Coding Mode — Lip Sync Adjustment
5
— Audio Delay — VPS Cntrls Coding Mo — Input Level L
8 6
— Language — VPS Coding Mode — Input Level R
3 8
— Bit Stream Mode — VPS Stereo Mode — Audio Bit-rate
8
— Embedded Source — VPS Dual Chan Mode — Coding Mode
9
— Embedded 1-2 DID — Auto Lip Sync — Auto Lip Sync
4 4
— Embedded 3-4 DID — Lip Sync Offset — Lip Sync Offset
5 5
— Audio PID — Audio Delay — Audio Delay
1
— Component Tag — Clip Level — Sampling Rate
1 1
— OP Digital Loss — Impedance — Clip Level
2 1
— PCR on Audio PID — Language Left — Impedance
2
— Hardware Release — Language Right — Language
— Software Release — Deempahasis — Bit Stream Mode
— Copyright — Dialogue Level
— Original — Dolby Srnd Mode
— Embedded Source — Production Info
7
— Embedded 1-2 DID — Mixing Level
7
— Embedded 3-4 DID — Room Type
— Audio PID — Copyright
1 Only shown if Source/Input Format = Analogue — Component Tag — Original
2 Only shown if Coding Mode = Dual Mono — PCR on Audio PID — Dynamic Range
3 Status only. Only shown if the Encoder has a viable source
— OP Digital Loss — RF Protection
from a Dolby Encoder. — Hardware Release — De-empahasis
4 Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = On.
— Software Release — DC Filter
5 Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = Off.
— Low Pass Filter
6 Only shown if in two-channel mode.
— Embedded Source
7 Only shown if Production Info = Yes.
— Embedded 1-2 DID
8 Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.
— Embedded 3-4 DID
9 Auto Lip Sync is Status only when Use Minimum Delay = On. It
— Audio PID
is always On when the Audio Alignment option is set. — Component Tag
— PCR on Audio PID
Shaded options are showing status and — OP Digital Loss
cannot be changed. — Hardware Release
— Software Release
Figure 5.22: Menu Hierarchy – Configure/Audio Menu
Option
DTS Pass-Thru
Dolby E Pass-Thru
MPEG-1 Layer II
Dolby Digital
Audio Alignment 3
Audio Bit-rate 3 3 3 For Dolby Digital Pass-Thru only: Status only. Only shown if the Encoder has
a viable source from a Dolby Encoder.
Audio Delay 3 3 3 3 3 Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = Off.
Audio Description 3 3 3 3 3 Only available if the input source is either digital or SDI embedded.
Audio PID 3 3 3 3 3
Auto Lip Sync 3 3 3 3 Auto Lip Sync is Status only when Use Minimum Delay = On.
It is always On when the Audio Alignment option is set.
Bit-stream Mode 3 3
Clip Level 3 3 3 Only shown if Source/Input Format = Analogue
Coding Mode 3 3 3 For Dolby Digital Pass-Thru only: Status only. Only shown if the Encoder has
a viable source from a Dolby Encoder
Coding Standard 3 3 3 3 3
Component Tag 3 3 3 3 3
Copyright 3 3
DC Filter 3
De-emphasis 3 3
Dialogue Level 3
Dolby Srnd Sound 3 This option is only available if the coding mode is 2/0(L,R)
Dynamic Range 3
Embedded 1-2 3 3 3 3
DID
Embedded 3-4 3 3 3 3
DID
Embedded 3 3 3 3 3
Source
Hardware 3 3 3 3 3
Release
Impedance 3 3 3 (Only shown if Source/Input Format = Analogue)
Input Level L 3 3 3
Input Level R 3 3 3 Only shown if in two-channel mode.
Language 3 3 3
Language Left 3 3 Only shown if Coding Mode = Dual Mono
Language Right 3 3 Only shown if Coding Mode = Dual Mono
Lip Sync 3 3 Dolby only (not DTS Pass-Thru).
Option
DTS Pass-Thru
Dolby E Pass-Thru
MPEG-1 Layer II
Dolby Digital
Adjustment
Lip Sync Offset 3 3 3 3 3 Only shown if Auto Lip Sync = On.
Low Pass Filter 3
Mixing Level 3 Only shown if Production Info = Yes.
OP Digital Loss 3 3 3 3 3
Original 3 3
PCR on Audio 3 3 3 3 3
PID
Production Info 3
RF Protection 3
Room Type 3 Only shown if Production Info = Yes.
Sampling Rate 3 This option controls the audio sampling rate.
Software Release 3 3 3 3 3
Source 3 3 3 3 3
VPS Cntrls 3
Coding Mode
VPS Coding 3 Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.
Mode
VPS Stereo Mode 3 Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.
VPS Dual Chan 3 Only shown if VPS Cntrls Coding Mode = On.
Mode
NOTE…
Choose the Audio Alignment option to enable the SMPTE
302M 2002 standard. This disables the SMPTE 302M
Standard option.
Audio Bit-rate This option sets the audio bit-rate of this audio channel, see Table 5.21.
Audio Delay: Min: 111 Audio Delay in milliseconds. This option is only available if the Auto Lip Sync
Sets the audio delay. option is set to Off. The maximum depends upon the coding standard.
Max: 9600
Audio Description:
Audio PID: To be DVB compliant the audio PID should not be less than 32. However it is
This option sets the PID to be used possible to set the PID to less than 32, but in the event of a PID clash the
for the audio channel. In the event Encoder’s internal checking algorithm will not resolve the conflict.
of a PID clash, one of the PIDs will
be changed by the Encoder’s
internal checking algorithm.
Auto Lip Sync: Off If the Encoder is being controlled via SNMP by a control system that has auto
This option controls whether the lip sync functionality, then this should be set to off.
Off (min delay)
Encoder automatically adjusts the
On (AVC 1)
audio delay to maintain lip sync
with the video. On (AVC 2) NOTE… Options available depend upon licenses and
configuration
On (MPEG2)
On (PIP)
Bit-stream Mode: Complete Main
This option sets the bit-stream Music and Effects
mode that is signaled in the bit-
Visually impaired
stream. It is used to indicate the
type of service the bit-stream Hearing impaired
conveys. Dialogue
Commentary
Emergency
Voice Over/Karaoke In Dolby Digital when the coding mode is 1/0 this option appears as “Voice
Over” otherwise as “Karaoke”.
Clip Level: 12 dB 12 dB audio clipping level.
This option is only displayed if the 15 dB 15 dB is only available with PCB issue 4 and later.
audio source is set to analogue.
16 dB 16 dB audio clipping level.
It enables the audio clip level to be
18 dB 18 dB audio clipping level.
set. That is the headroom above 0
dBu prior to the audio being 21 dB 21 dB audio clipping level.
clipped.
22 dB 22 dB audio clipping level.
24 dB 24 dB audio clipping level.
NOTE…
The clip levels available depend on the hardware issue of the Encoder.
Coding Mode: Mono Left Single channel mono audio, encoding the left channel.
This option sets the audio coding Mono Right Single channel mono audio, encoding the right channel.
MPEG Layer 2
mode.
Dual Mono Dual channel mono audio. Both mono channels are transmitted in the same PID.
If the current audio bit-rate is
Stereo Dual channel stereo audio.
outside the bit-rate range
supported by the new coding Joint Stereo Dual channel joint (intensity) stereo audio.
mode, the bit-rate is automatically
Audio Only available if the source is digital or SDI embedded.
changed to the lowest value within
Description
the supported range.
1/0(C) (Left) Single channel mono audio, encoding the left channel.
Digital
Dolby
1/0(C) (Right) Single channel mono audio, encoding the right channel.
2/0(L,R) Dual channel stereo audio coding.
Coding Standard: This option defines the standard that is used for the audio encoding operation
associated with this menu. The available standards are shown in Figure 5.22.
Component Tag: This item defines the optional component tag to be assigned to this audio
stream.
De-emphasis: MPEG Layer II To meet the MPEG Layer 2 audio encoding algorithm specification, the audio
This option is turned on in order to must not have pre-emphasis applied. If the input signal does have pre-
de-emphasize pre-emphasized emphasis applied, a de-emphasis filtering process must be applied prior to
audio input into the Encoder. encoding.
For a digital audio input, pre- Dolby Digital To meet the Dolby Digital audio encoding algorithm specification, the audio
emphasis detection is typically must not have pre-emphasis applied. If the input signal does have pre-
achieved by monitoring the pre- emphasis applied, a de-emphasis filtering process must be applied prior to
emphasis flags within the channel encoding.
status data of the incoming digital
audio signal. The de-emphasis is
automatically adjusted when the
Encoder is set to Auto.
For an analogue audio signal, the
user must manually select the
appropriate de-emphasis filter.
Dialogue Level: –1 dB to –31 dB The dialogue level indicates how far the average dialogue level is below digital
This option sets the dialogue level 100%. It is not used by the Dolby Digital decoder, but may be used by other
that the Encoder will signal in the parts of the sound reproduction system.
bit-stream.
Dolby Srnd Mode: Not indicated It is not known if the bit-stream is conveying a Dolby Surround encoded
This option determines whether the program.
bit-stream is signaled as conveying Not Dolby Surround The bit-stream is not conveying a Dolby Surround encoded program.
a Dolby Surround encoded
Dolby Surround The bit-stream is conveying a Dolby Surround encoded program.
program or not.
This option is only available if the coding mode is 2/0(L,R). This information is not used by the Dolby
Digital Decoder, but may be used by other parts of the sound reproduction system.
Auto-Bit8
Dual If either of these options is selected, the coding mode is forced to this when
Single Dual channel is signaled in bits 1 and 2 (i.e. Bit1/2 is 1 1).
Dual Mono
Stereo
Joint Stereo
1/0(C)
2/0(L,R)
32 kbit/s
48 kbit/s
56 kbit/s
64 kbit/s
80 kbit/s
96 kbit/s
112 kbit/s
128 kbit/s
160 kbit/s
192 kbit/s
224 kbit/s
256 kbit/s
320 kbit/s
384 kbit/s
448 kbit/s
512 kbit/s
576 kbit/s
640 kbit/s
Configure
Tab
— Data A - RS232....
— Data B - RS422....
Data B Data A
RS422 RS232
Menu Menu
— Encoding — Encoding
— Bit-rate — Baud-rate
— RS422 PID — RS232 PID
— Component Tag — Component Tag
— Test Mode — Buffer Data
— Delay — Delay
— D Mode — SNMP oid index
— SNMP oid index — Software Release
— Version — O/P Bitrate
— Locked Motorola
NOTE…
If Ethernet data is turned on it is not possible to turn RS-232 data on.
NOTES…
1. This Option is only available in TANDBERG mode.
2. This Can result in wasted bandwidth due to low
packet occupancy. Also results in a higher packet
rate which may cause some receivers to overflow.
Wait 1-Second Data is buffered until enough has arrived to fill a transport packet or 1-second
elapses, whichever occurs first.
Delay Option This option shows the delay on the data and cannot be changed.
Component Tag:
Assigns the optional component
tag to this data stream.
Test Mode Option:
Turns the test mode On and Off.
Delay: The Delay option cannot be changed.
D Mode The D Mode entry cannot be changed.
SNMP oid index: Min: 1 Oid index
Max: 7
All option modules have the same SNMP oid (object identifier) with the exception of one byte which
identifies which slot the module is in. An MEM expects the data module to be in slot two or three in the
previous version of the Encoder. Therefore, slots one and two in this Encoder have been allocated to
correspond directly to slots two and three in the previous Encoder.
In this Encoder the data module can be allocated to slot one, making it inaccessible to an MEM. This
variable allows the on-board data module to be apparently moved around - to a slot in which it may be
referenced by the MEM.
Version: This indicates the version of the data and is for status only and cannot be
changed.
NOTE…
If the Packet Length option is set to 188 bytes then only the Bit-rate (188) option is
displayed. If the Packet Length option is set to 204 bytes then both the Bit-rate
(188) and Bit-rate (204) options are displayed.
NOTE…
This option indicates the origin of the clock. It must be set to a video or external
source before attempting to change the clock value or it will default to Local
Oscillator.
HSync Termination Selectable between When powered off, the HSYNC input is high impedance.
75 Ω and high
impedance.
PCR PID: Min: 1
This option shows the Program Max: 8190
Clock Reference Packet Identifier. (1FFEh)
Step Size: 1
FPGA Firmware: This option is for status only and cannot be changed.
This indicates the version of the
FPGA Firmware.
Option
Enabled
BISS Scrambling
Enabled
RAS Scrambling
(clear)
No Scrambling
BISS Entry Key 3 This option is not available from Build version 2.2.
BISS Firmware 3 3 3
BISS Hardware 3 3 3
BISS-E Injected Id 3 Only available when BISS-E is selected as the Scrambling mode.
Bit-rate (188) 3 3 3
Bit-rate (204) 3 3 3 Bit-rate (204) is only available when the Packet Length is set to 204.
Clock 3 3 3
Enc Session Word 3 Only available when BISS-E is selected as the Scrambling mode.
FPGA Firmware 3 3 3
Host Bit-rate 3
Only available when the Remux card is fitted and enabled.
Host Bit-rate (188) 3 3
On-Air 3 3 3
Packet Length 3 3 3
PCR PID 3 3 3
Option
Enabled
BISS Scrambling
Enabled
RAS Scrambling
(clear)
No Scrambling
RAS Firmware 3
Scramble 3 3
Session Word 3 Only available when BISS Mode 1 is selected as the Scrambling mode.
SNG Key (RAS 1) 3
Table 5.25 shows the options available for each standard in alphabetical order as are the
option descriptions shown in Table 5.26. This will help easy access to information.
CAUTION…
Take precautions to avoid general knowledge of the Encrypted Session Word.
CAUTION…
Take precautions to avoid general knowledge of the Session Word.
SNG Key (RAS 1): Encoder output is scrambled. Scrambling key used is entered using the SNG
Key (RAS1) option.
This option enables the scrambling key used in SNG Key scrambling mode to
be set (see the Scramble option). The same scrambling code must be used at
the receive end to unscramble the transmission.
Enter up to seven digits using the keypad. If less then seven digits are entered,
they are prefixed with 0’s (zero) to give a seven digit code.
Note: Other menu options may be displayed depending upon the hardware fitted.
NOTE…
Some version numbers are not reported (shown as v0.0 on the display).
NOTES…
1. This option is not displayed if the unit is set to generate PSIP externally or
it is under MEM/nCC control.
2. This option is status only unless Manual has been selected in the Band
Plan option.
NOTES…
1. This option is not displayed if the unit is set to generate PSIP externally or it is
under MEM/nCC control.
2 This option is status only unless Manual has been selected in the Band Plan
option.
Active Configuration
This is the configuration that the Encoder is currently using.
NOTE…
All user configured parameters will be reset including the IP address.
5.14 Load/Save
The instructions shown on the screen should be followed to perform the required operation.
NOTE…
The facility to save/load XML configurations is currently intended to be used under the direction of
TANDBERG Television support staff for the extraction of configuration information.
Unit configuration parameters can be stored in an XML, which can then be used to quickly
configure another unit of the same hardware and software configuration, or provided to
TANDBERG Television support staff to assist in fault diagnosis.
NOTES…
1. If an XML from an earlier version of code is loaded onto a unit, a warning is flagged. Differences
between versions of code can result in not all parameters being configured. The unit
configuration should be verified before use.
2. It is not recommended to use an XML from a unit with a different hardware configuration.
To save the information in a readable form, when the text is displayed in the web browser:
• Select the Edit menu on Explorer
• Click Select All and then Copy.
• Open Notepad and paste this in.
• Save the Notepad file.
The XML configuration file of the Encoder is downloaded from the unit by following the
instructions on the Save/Load tab in the menu system.
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Contents
6.1 Introduction ....................................................... 6-3 List of Figures
6.1.1 Single Video Encoding........................... 6-3 Figure 6.1: Service Configuration Menu ............................... 6-6
6.1.2 Multiple Video Encoding from a Single Figure 6.2: Multiple Services Configuration Summary
Screen................................................................... 6-7
Source ................................................... 6-4
6.1.3 Multiple Video Encoding from Multiple
Sources.................................................. 6-5
List of Tables
6.2 Setting up Multiple Services on the EN80xx Table 6.1: Single Video Encoding......................................... 6-3
Encoder............................................................. 6-5 Table 6.2: Multiple Video Encoding – Single Source............ 6-4
6.2.1 Enable Required Number of Services.... 6-5 Table 6.3: Multiple Video Encoding – Multiple Source ......... 6-5
6.2.2 Enable the Video Elementary Table 6.4: Number of Services ............................................. 6-5
Streams ................................................. 6-6
6.2.3 Enable the Associated Audio
Elementary Streams .............................. 6-7
6.2.4 Enable the Associated Data................... 6-7
6.2.5 Output Services through the Dual
IP/Ethernet Option Card......................... 6-8
Overview................................................ 6-8
IP Output................................................ 6-8
6.2.6 Restriction on Use of PCR with
Different Services................................... 6-8
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6.1 Introduction
The EN80xx encoders can support multiple video services. With the appropriate licenses
enabled it is possible to produce an MPEG-4 AVC main video stream (HD or SD), an
MPEG-4 AVC PIP stream and an SD MPEG-2 video stream.
This is enabled by the purchase of the EN8000/SWO/MPEG2 video license or either of the
PIP licenses, EN8000/SWO/PIP or EN8000/SWO/PIP/PLUS (please refer to Customer
Services for details).
When PiP is enabled, the unit supports the simultaneous generation of a second lower-
resolution MPEG-4 AVC encoded video stream for use as picture-in-picture in a second
service.
When the MPEG-2 encoder is enabled an SD MPEG-2 stream can be generated from one of
the SD sources. The following Tables show the supported Configurations.
When operation in MPEG-4 SD, a second SD video encoder can be enabled by the purchase
of the EN8000/SWO/SDAVC2 license. This Encoder uses the same source as the primary
MPEG-4 encoder, and has limited configuration options, as a single pre-processor is used for
both. Functions configured in the pre-processor are applied to both channels.
In applications that require one of these services to be in a statmux system, the primary
channel must be used. The secondary channel currently must be configured for CBR
operation.
YES,
HD-SDI HD MPEG-4 AVC YES /HD
Lookahead (v1+) and remote (v4)
YES,
SD MPEG-4 AVC YES
SD-SDI Lookahead (v1+) and remote (v4)
YES,
SD MPEG-4 AVC YES
Lookahead (v1+) and remote (v4)
YES,
SD MPEG-4 AVC YES
Lookahead (v1+) and remote (v4)
SD-SDI SD MPEG-4 AVC YES /SDAVC2 NO
SD MPEG-4 AVC
YES /PIP NO
PiP (up to CIF)
YES,
HD MPEG-4 AVC YES /HD
Lookahead (v1+) and remote (v4)
HD-SDI SD MPEG-4 AVC
PiP (Up to full D1 YES /PIP/PLUS NO
resolution)
NOTES…
1. While the EN80xx V2.8.x supports multiple video services generated at the same time, it does
not support reflex of more than one stream.
2. There is no support for MPEG-4 AVC and MPEG-2 from EN80xx’s to be combined in the same
reflex group.
3. The second MPEG-4 VCM only operates in SD mode, providing dual SD MPEG-4 operation.
The source for these must be the same. There is no capability in the encoder to handle two HD
streams.
4. When in dual SD MPEG-4 operation, reflex is only supported for the (main)1 MPEG-4 video
stream.
5. When in a multiple source configuration (MPEG-4 HD + MPEG-2 SD) both video sources must
come from the same clock source.
NOTE…
A summary of the services at the output is displayed on the Web Status screen.
NOTE…
Available options will depend upon the hardware options fitted and software licenses enabled.
NOTE…
The menu names are not fully constructed until each module has fully booted. Default names may be
shown for a short while following boot-up.
NOTE…
Due to the restricted encode pipeline of low resolution PiP channel it is not possible to enable closed
captions on this service. This does not apply when full D1 resolution PiP is configured.
CAUTION…
Ensure that the IP Output is enabled and all other parameters (such as Protocol and Time to Live) are
correct.
IP Output
The dual IP/Ethernet option card is configured in one of two ways:
1. Output all the services as one multi-service stream. This is enabled by selecting “Single
TS” in the Dual IPNIC Control menu.
2. Output each service individually or as up to three separate streams. This is set using the
“Multi TS” in the Dual IPNIC Control menu. This will then automatically enable 1 to 3
streams, dependant on the number of services defined in the multiple services menu.
Each service has an associated menu to allow its multicast address and port details to be
entered. These are normally set differently to allow them to be routed to different decoders.
NOTE…
The PiP service will always contain embedded PCR.
Contents
Standard ..............................................7-13
7.1 Introduction ....................................................... 7-5
Modulation Option ................................7-14
7.1.1 Read This First ...................................... 7-5
Mod Type Option..................................7-14
7.1.2 Overview................................................ 7-5
Symbol Rate Option .............................7-14
Equipment Models ................................. 7-5
FEC Rate Option..................................7-15
MPEG-2 SD video Output Option
(EN8000/SWO/MPEG2) ........................ 7-5 Spectrum Sense Option .......................7-15
7.1.3 Service Availabilty.................................. 7-5 Pilot Insertion .......................................7-15
Frame Size...........................................7-15
7.2 Installing the Equipment.................................... 7-5 Roll-Off Factor Option ..........................7-15
7.3 AC Mains Operating Voltage and Earthing ....... 7-6 Tx Bandwidth Factor Option.................7-16
Tx Bandwidth .......................................7-16
7.4 Connecting Up the Basic Encoder .................... 7-6 TS Input Source ...................................7-16
7.5 Satellite/Terrestrial Webpage Options............... 7-7 Bit-rate (188) ........................................7-16
7.5.1 Overview................................................ 7-7 Bit-rate (204) ........................................7-16
7.5.2 Output Format Option ............................ 7-7 Preset Pwr Low Option ........................7-16
7.5.3 Delivery Descriptor Menu....................... 7-7 Preset Pwr Norm Option ......................7-16
7.5.4 Descriptor Type Option .......................... 7-7 Sat Deliv Freq Option...........................7-17
Sat Orb Pos Option ..............................7-17
7.6 EN8040 Satellite (Satmod3) Output Option ...... 7-9 Sat West/East Option...........................7-17
7.6.1 Overview................................................ 7-9 Polarisation Option...............................7-17
7.6.2 Comparison of DVB-S2 and DVB-S....... 7-9 Status Only Options for the Satellite
7.6.3 IF Output................................................ 7-9 Modulator Menu ...................................7-18
7.6.4 L-Band Output ....................................... 7-9 7.6.7 Output Format = Satellite Modulator
7.6.5 Descriptor Type = Satellite................... 7-10 (L-Band Output) ...................................7-18
Frequency Option ................................ 7-10 Rate Adaptation Option........................7-18
Modulation System .............................. 7-10 L-Band Output Option ..........................7-18
Modulation Type Option....................... 7-10 L-Band Power Option...........................7-18
FEC (Inner) Option............................... 7-11 Frequency Option.................................7-19
Symbol Rate Option............................. 7-11 Modulation Option ................................7-19
Orbital Position Option ......................... 7-12 Mod Type Option..................................7-19
West East Option ................................. 7-12 Symbol Rate Option .............................7-19
Polarisation Option............................... 7-12 FEC Rate Option..................................7-19
7.6.6 Output Format = Satellite Modulator Spectrum Sense Option .......................7-19
(IF Output) ........................................... 7-13 Roll-Off Factor Option ..........................7-19
IF Output Option .................................. 7-13 Tx Bandwidth Factor Option.................7-19
IF Power Option ................................... 7-13 Tx Bandwidth Option............................7-19
IF Frequency Option ............................ 7-13 Bit-rate (188) Option.............................7-19
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7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Read This First
This chapter only covers the specific functionality covered by the Video and Output stage
menus of the EN8040 Encoders. Refer to Chapter 4 (Front Panel) and/or Chapter 5
(Webpage) for information relating to the remaining functions.
7.1.2 Overview
Equipment Models
Table 7.1 defines the models covered in this chapter.
NOTE…
Reduced resolution functionality is not available when either the SatMod3 or OFDM Modulator Output
option card is present in the unit.
See Annex B, Technical Specification for a full power supply specification. There are no links
or switches to be altered for operation from different ac supplies.
Please refer to Chapter 2 for further important information.
EN8040 Encoder
Satellite Mod
[EN8040-IF]
Audio Input OUT MAIN Main IF Output
Audio Inputs AUDIO IN 2 Monitor Output
OUT MONITOR
AUDIO IN
Satellite Mod
AES/EBU Reference [EN8040-LBAND]
L-BAND IN L-band in
Configure
Audio Menu
No. Services
Data Menu
ICE Status
Mux
Mux
Output Selection
Delivery Descriptor
[ ] MOD
- Sat. Modulator
- OFDM Modulator
Figure 7.2: Location of Output Selection Webpage
The Output Selection Menu is selected from the Configure Menu. This menu permits
the selection of the output parameters. See Figure 7.2 for the menu structure.
NOTE…
There is a similar menu structure through the front panel.
If the Output Format option = ASI then the following menu option is Delivery Descriptor,
otherwise it is the menu associated with the output format selected, i.e. satellite modulator,
OFDM modulator or IP Output.
Setup
Menu
Output
Menu
7.6.3 IF Output
It is available in two variants. One provides an IF output tuneable in the range 50 MHz to
180 MHz in 1 kHz steps in accordance with EN 300 421 (DVB-S). It provides a main and
monitoring IF Output. The IF frequency can be tuned between 50 MHz and 90 MHz.
SYNC DATA
Satellite Receiver
EN8040 DSNG Encoder
Frequency Option
See Frequency Option on page 7-22.
Modulation System
Access the Modulation System option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This
enables the standard to be switched between DVB-S and DVB-S2.
DVB-S DVB-S2
— 32APSK Satellite transponder uses 32APSK modulation. Used for professional applications. Also used for broadcasting, but
requires a higher level of Carrier/Noise and advanced pre-distortion
— 16APSK Satellite transponder uses 16APSK modulation. methods to minimize the effect of transponder non-linearity.
16QAM — Satellite transponder uses 16QAM modulation.
8PSK 8PSK Satellite transponder uses 8PSK modulation. Typically used for broadcast satellite applications, as they can be
QPSK QPSK Satellite transponder uses QPSK modulation. used in non-linear transponders driven near saturation.
8PSK
If the specified orbital position is outside the valid input range, a confirmation screen is
displayed which shows the maximum/minimum value allowed.
Polarisation Option
Access the Polarisation option from the Delivery Descriptor Menu. This enables the
polarisation of the satellite transponder to be specified.
IF Output Option
Access the IF Output option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This enables the IF
output to be switched On or Off.
IF Power Option
Access the IF Power option from the Satellite Modulator Menu.
Table 7.10: IF Power Options
IF Frequency Option
Access the IF Frequency option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This setting allows
the centre frequency of the IF output to be changed.
Table 7.11: IF Frequency Options
Standard
Access the Standard option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This enables the
Standard to be switched between DVB-S and DVB-S2.
CAUTION…
Switch the IF Output and Modulation OFF to change standard.
Modulation Option
Access the Modulation option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This enables the
Modulation to be switched On or Off.
DVB-S DVB-S2
— 32APSK Satellite transponder uses 32APSK modulation. Used for professional applications. Also used for broadcasting, but
requires a higher level of Carrier/Noise and advanced pre-distortion
— 16APSK Satellite transponder uses 16APSK modulation. methods to minimize the effect of transponder non-linearity.
16QAM — Satellite transponder uses 16QAM modulation.
8PSK 8PSK Satellite transponder uses 8PSK modulation. Typically used for broadcast satellite applications, as they can be
QPSK QPSK Satellite transponder uses QPSK modulation. used in non-linear transponders driven near saturation.
16APSK/
32APSK
QPSK
8PSK
Pilot Insertion
Pilot Insertion: This is the insertion of BPSK like bursts into the constellation to prevent cycle-
slipping causing premature failure of the receiver due to phase noise.
Options are: On/Off
Frame Size
Frame Size refers to the LDPC encoded frame length as the DVB-S2 spec allows for two
different LDPC frame sizes, a short 16,200 bit frame and the normal 64,800 bit frame.
Options are: Normal, frame size is 64,800 bits and Short, frame size is 16,200 bits.
NOTE…
20% and 25% are requirements of the DVB-S2 standard.
Tx Bandwidth
The Tx Bandwidth value cannot be updated. It should only be used as an approximate value
as it depends on the performance of external equipment as well.
TS Input Source
This option determines the source of the transport stream.
Bit-rate (188)
The Bit-rate (188) value cannot be updated.
Bit-rate (204)
The Bit-rate (204) value cannot be updated.
If the specified orbital position is outside the valid input range, a confirmation screen is
displayed which shows the maximum/minimum value allowed.
Polarisation Option
Access the Polarisation option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This enables the
polarisation of the satellite transponder to be specified.
Frequency Option
Access the Frequency option from the Satellite Modulator Menu.
Modulation Option
Access the Modulation option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This enables the
modulation to be switched On or Off.
Tx Bandwidth Option
The Tx Bandwidth option value cannot be updated. It should only be used as an approximate
value as it depends on the performance of external equipment as well.
1
Preset Power Low, Preset Power Normal and BUC Power not available in 1U L-band model.
CAUTION…
The modulator provides dc power to drive an up-converter. Do not connect equipment to the main output
which might be damaged by dc power without protecting with a suitable dc block.
Access the Up-converter Power option from the Satellite Modulator Menu. This option
allows the +24 V dc power on the L-Band Modulator Main output to be either Enabled or
Disabled.
Polarisation Option
Refer to Polarisation Option on page 7-17 for details.
Transmit Frequency
Transmit Frequency refers to the frequency of the RF output from an external up-converter
that is used in the satellite earth station to frequency up-convert the Modulator’s IF output. The
parameters IF Frequency and Uplink Freq are interrelated; when an Uplink Freq value is
entered, the value of IF Frequency is calculated and set automatically. The allowable range of
Uplink Freq is dependent upon the Modulator model, the UpConv Freq and IF Spectrum
settings.
70 MHz IF
The OFDM modulator option when fitted in the EN8040 takes the Encoder’s output transport
stream, and uses Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (COFDM) to spread the
data over 1705 carriers (2k mode) or 6817 carriers (8k mode). This means that relatively low
data rates can be used on each carrier frequency, and any multi-path effects (ghosting) which
occur affects only a small amount of data.
The carriers are closely spaced so that their sidebands overlap, but due to the orthogonal
relationship between carrier frequencies they do not interfere with each other. This makes the
system spectrally efficient.
Noise, multipath effects, co-channel interference and other impairments can cause some bits
to be received in error. Therefore, Forward Error Correction (FEC) consisting of Reed-
Solomon (RS) coding followed by convolution coding is used to add extra bits to the
transmitted signal. This allows a large number of errors at the receive end to be corrected by
convolutional (Viterbi) decoding followed by RS decoding.
Five convolutional rates are available: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8. These provide different
compromises between bit-rate and ruggedness.
The modulation scheme used on each carrier can either be QPSK, 16QAM, or 64QAM. These
also provide different compromises between bit-rate and ruggedness, QPSK being the most
rugged.
Four guard intervals are available 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, and 1/4. These are used to reduce the effects of
intersymbol interference at the receive end caused by multipath propagation.
The output of the modulator is 70 MHz IF at 0 dBm for connection to a suitable radio
transmitter. There is an option for selecting either high-side or low-side IF.
Channel Option
Access the Channel option from the Delivery Descriptor Menu. Each channel number
corresponds to a particular frequency (see Annex G, Band Plans).
Frequency Option
Access the Frequency option from the Delivery Descriptor Menu. This enables the
carrier frequency of the transmitter to be specified.
NOTES…
1. This option is not displayed if the unit is set to generate PSIP externally or it is under MEM
control.
2. This option is status only unless Manual has been selected in the Band Plan option.
Bandwidth Option
Access the Bandwidth option from the Delivery Descriptor Menu. This enables the
channel spacing of the terrestrial transmitter to be specified.
2
CCIR is now known as International Telecommunications Union-Radiocommunications Study Groups.
3
ORIT is the organisation that co-ordinates TV standards and programme interchange among the Eastern–block countries of Europe.
NOTE…
This option is status only unless Manual has been selected in the Band Plan option.
Hierarchy Option
Access the Hierarchy option from the Delivery Descriptor Menu. This screen enables
the hierarchy of the terrestrial transmission to be specified.
NOTE…
If the Hierarchy option is set to Non-Hierarchical, then only the FEC Rate parameter is used and
shown on the display.
If the Hierarchy option is set to Alpha=n, then the FEC (HP) and FEC (LP) parameters
provide two levels of modulation. Transmission starts with the code rate for the HP level of
modulation and ends with the code rate for the LP level.
The screen for the FEC (LP) option is the same except that (LP) replaces (HP).
Carriers Options
Access the Carriers option from the Delivery Descriptor Menu. This enables the
transmission mode (i.e. number of carriers in an OFDM frame) used by the terrestrial
transmitter to be specified.
Bandwidth Option
Access the Bandwidth option from the OFDM Modulator Menu.
Transmission Option
Access the Transmission option from the OFDM Modulator Menu.
IF Output Frequency
The IF output frequency is fixed at 70 MHz.
Bit-rate (188)
The Bit-rate (188) option value cannot be updated.
Bit-rate (204)
The Bit-rate (204) option value cannot be updated.
For “ASF over IP” encapsulation, the simulcast operation is relatively simple as the ASF and
MPEG-2 bitstreams are transmitted over two physically different output sockets, Eth5/6 and
ASI respectively. Thus they can be controlled independently from different menus.
However, more intervention is required when the selected encapsulation requires Transport
Stream (TS) output as the Encoder has only a single internal TS system. For these modes, the
output Transport Stream will need to contain at least two program services, one for the
advanced encoding and the other for the MPEG-2 encoding to form a multiple program
transport stream.
A service is defined as a set of associated PIDs with a service definition. For most
applications, a service can have only one video PID so for this reason, at least 2 services are
required when the Encoder is generating MPEG-2 video as well as the Advanced Coding
video. The normal mode of operation for this menu is for there to be 2 services, the first
containing the Advanced Coding service that can be decoded by an Advanced Coding STB
and the second containing the MPEG-2 service that can be decoded by a standard MPEG-2
STB. An external device such as a TT7116 IP Streamer is required to split the transmitted
MPTS into two separate single program transport streams (SPTS).
Setup
Menu
Video
Menu
Video Source....
AVC Process...
WMV Encoder....
H.264/AVC Encoder...
MPEG-2 Encoder...
VBI....
MPEG-2
Encoder
Menu
Profile/Level Option
This option enables the Profile/Level to be set.
NOTE…
No other MPEG-2 profiles such as 4:2:2 are currently available for the EN80xx SD encoders.
NOTES…
1. Changing compression causes a change to GOP structure and length.
2. Picture quality may decrease with reduced delay.
Encode Option
This option allows the MPEG-2 video to be switched off even if there is an available service.
Table 7.44: Encode Options
Bit-rate Option
This option enables the MPEG-2 video bit-rate to be set. An error message is shown with the
correct range of bit-rates if the wrong rate is entered.
NOTE…
High bit-rates in low resolutions cannot always generate sufficient bits to match the requested bit-rate.
However, a valid picture will still be produced.
Delay Option
This option indicates the current video delay. It is for status only and cannot be changed.
Selected Option
AFD Option
Active Format Descriptor (AFD) uses three bits of video index to define the video format. This
information is encoded into user data and can then be used by a Decoder for wide-screen
switching.
NOTE…
625 line – with AFD set to On, lines 11 and 324 will be set to Video Index.
525 line – with AFD set to On, lines 14 and 277 will be set to Video Index.
Present ON Aspect ratio from Not present Aspect ratio from AFD value from Aspect ratio from AFD value
Video Index Video Index Video Index Video Index from Video
Index
Present OFF Encoder setting Not present Encoder setting 0 (Active region is Stays at last Stays at last
the same as aspect ratio value
encoded frame) extracted from extracted
Video Index from Video
Index (This
could be 0)
No input ON Encoder setting Not present Encoder setting 0 (Active region is Stays at last Stays at last
or the same as aspect ratio value
encoded frame) extracted from extracted
Present but no Video Index from Video
Video Index Index (This
data could be 0)
No input OFF Encoder setting Not present Encoder setting 0 (Active region is Stays at last Stays at last
or the same as aspect ratio value
encoded frame) extracted from extracted
Present but no Video Index from Video
Video Index Index (This
data could be 0)
NOTE…
For some GOP changes operation can be seamless but this is not guaranteed.
NOTE…
Some of the settings may not be available if they are not valid for use with other current encoding
parameters. Also, changing the GOP structure automatically changes the GOP length if the current
GOP length is not compatible with the selected structure.
NOTE…
This option only has an effect when the GOP structure includes B frames.
NOTES…
1. This option is only available if a 525 line 29.97 Hz video source is selected.
2. VBI in Picture is not supported when 3:2 Pull-down is active.
3. 3:2 Pull-down is not valid for Very Low Delay and Mega Low Delay coding modes.
4. It is recommended to set this option to On.
The option should be switched on if the video material originated on film and has been
converted from the 24 frames per second film rate to the 29.97 frames per second NTSC rate.
This enables the Encoder to increase the video compression by only including a flag in the
transport stream to represent a repeated field (when detected), rather than compressing the
repeated fields.
Field/Frame Option
This enables the choice of field or frame based pictures.
MPEG-2 encodes video at the field/frame level in what are known as pictures. These are
coding units within the hierarchy of the spec. Pictures can be used in two ways, frame
pictures and field pictures. With frame pictures a frame of a field 1 and field 2 is encoded as a
single unit. With field pictures each individual field of video is encoded as a single unit, but
must be followed or preceded by another field picture relating to its matching field.
Concatenation Option
Use this option if the signal has been coded, then decoded and is about to be coded again. It
reduces picture degradation associated with multiple generation compression encoding.
Setting this option may give better results as it tries to line up the I-frames. Only available to
video via the SDI input. See Application Note, ST.AN.1110, Near Loss-less MPEG
Concatenation Without Helper Signals.
PID Option
The option is used for entering or updating video PIDs, as required. Enter a PID then press the
Enter softkey to accept it.
To be DVB compliant, PIDs below 32 are reserved. Therefore PIDs 32 to 8191 are available
for use. In the event of a clash, one of the PIDs will be changed by the Encoder’s internal
checking algorithm.
Component Tag
This option defines the optional tag to be assigned to this component so that it can be tracked
through a multiplexor system. The valid values are between 0 and 255 but the menu system
does not ensure that the value is unique.
Copyright Option
This option indicates whether the information in the bit-stream is shown to be protected by
copyright. It is for status only and cannot be changed.
Original Option
This option indicates whether the bit-stream is an original or a copy of an original bit-stream. It
is for status only and cannot be changed.
Bandwidth Option
The Bandwidth Option controls the low pass filtering of the video before it is compressed.
Reducing the bandwidth produces slightly less bits in the compressed bit-stream for the same
set of encoding parameters. Refer to ST.AN.BW.E10074 for more information.
Table 7.53: Bandwidth Options
The PES header contains the PTS (Presentation Time Stamp), and some set-top boxes
require this to be sent more frequently than once every GOP which is why the PES per Picture
option is present.
AFD Location
This option indicates where the AFD information is transmitted. The available options are
shown in Table 7.55.
Encoder Type
This displays the type of Encoder. It is for status only and cannot be changed.
NOTE…
The PCR PID defined in the MUX menu should be set to that of the MPEG-2 video component as the
MPEG-2 video component produces PCR at the start of each field if this is not set. For a field that requires
a more than average number of bits, this can cause a period between PCRs of greater than 40.0 ms.
Item Specification
Connector type BNC 75 Ω Female
Type Analogue
Connector designation IF OUT MAIN
Pin-outs Centre IF Output
Screen Ground
The parameters shown in Table 7.58 are with the S13716 Card fitted.
Table 7.58: IF OUT MAIN Specification
Item Specification
Safety status: SELV
Connector type: BNC female 75 Ω
Connector designation: IF OUT MAIN
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Output power: −20 dBm to +5 dBm in 0.1 dB steps
Power level stability: ± 0.5 dB
Return loss: >20 dB, 50-180 MHz
Modulation format: See Page 7-14.
FEC rate: See Page 7-15.
Symbol rate: See Page 7-14.
Spectrum roll-off factor: 20%, 25%, 30% and 35% selectable for QPSK, 8PSK and 16QAM.
The default is 35%.
Spectrum sense: Normal / inverted
Transmission modes: Modulation on/off
Carrier on/off
Carrier frequency: 50-180 MHz, tuneable in 1 kHz steps
Carrier frequency error: < ±1 kHz (all causes over 10 years)
Carrier ON/OFF ratio: >60 dB
Carrier suppression: >40 dB
Phase noise (continuous) < −66 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset
< −76 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset
< −86 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
< −96 dBc/Hz at 100 kHz offset
< −120 dBc/Hz at 1 MHz offset and above
Phase noise (discrete sideband) <-70 dBc
Item Specification
Spurious outputs (modulated < −60 dBc/4 kHz over the frequency range 0 to 500 MHz but
carrier): excluding the frequency range of the wanted output signal (equal to
±1.06 × Symbol Rate about the carrier frequency, as defined by the
spectrum mask Figure A.1 in EN 300 421)
Spurious outputs (unmodulated < −55 dBc, each component
carrier):
Noise floor (N0/C): < −120 dBc/Hz
Main / monitor output isolation >30 dB, 50-180 MHz
(both directions):
Item Specification
Connector type BNC 75 Ω Female
Type Analogue
Connector designations IF OUT MONITOR
Pin-outs Centre IF Output
Screen Ground
Item Specification
Safety status: SELV
Connector type: BNC female 75 Ω
Connector designation: IF OUT MONITOR
Output impedance: 75 Ω
Output power: −20 dB ±2 dB relative to main IF output power
Return loss: >20 dB, 50-180 MHz
Item Specification
Connector Type 50 Ω SMA Female
Type Analogue
Connector designation L-Band In
Pin-outs Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Item Specification
Connector Type 50 Ω SMA Female
Type Analogue
Connector designation L-Band Out Main
Pin-outs Centre Signal
Screen Ground
CAUTION…
The modulator provides dc power to drive an up-converter. Do not connect equipment to the main output
which might be damaged by dc power without protecting with a suitable dc block.
Table 7.63 parameters are with S13719 2/3 width card fitted.
Item Specification
Safety Status: SELV
Connector Type: SMA Female
Connector Designation: L-Band Out Main
Output Impedance: 50 Ω
Output Power: -20 dBm to +5 dBm in 0.1 dB steps.
Output Power Ramp Rate 9 dB/s over operational power level range
Power Level Stability: ±0.5dB
Return Loss: >14 dB, 950 MHz to 1750 MHz
Modulation format: See Page 7-19
FEC Rate: See Page 7-19.
Symbol Rate: See Page 7-19.
Spectrum roll-off factor: 20%, 25%, 30% and 35% selectable for QPSK, 8PSK and 16QAM.
The default is 35%.
Spectrum sense: Normal/Inverted
Transmission Modes: Modulation on/off
Carrier on/off
Carrier Frequency: 950 MHz to 1750 MHz in 1 kHz steps
Carrier Frequency Error: <± 35 Hz versus temperature
<± 1 kHz ageing over 10 years
Carrier ON/OFF Ratio >60 dB
Carrier Suppression >35 dB
Phase Noise (continuou) <-46 dBc at 10 Hz offset
<-66 dBc at 100 Hz offset
<-76 dBc at 1 kHz offset
<-86 dBc at 10 kHz offset
<-96 dBc at 100 kHz offset
<-120 dBc at 1 MHz offset
Phase Noise (discrete sidebands) <-70 dBc
Item Specification
Spurious Output:s <-60 dBc/4 kHz over the frequency range 500 MHz to 25 MHz but
(modulated carrier) excluding the frequency range of the wanted signal (equal to
±1.06 x Symbol Rate about the carrier frequency, as defined by the
spectrum mask Figure A.1 in EN 300 421)
Spurious Outputs <-55 dBc over the frequency range 500 – 2500 MHz, each component
(Unmodulated Carrier)
Noise Floor (No/C): <-120 dBc/Hz
Main/monitor Output Isolation (both >30 dB, 950 – 1750 MHz
directions)
Item Specification
Connector Type 75 Ω F-type Female
Type Analogue
Connector designation L-Band Out Monitor
Pin-outs Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Item Specification
Safety Status: SELV
Connector Type: F-type Female 75 Ω
Connector Designation: L-Band Out Monitor
Output Impedance: 75 Ω
Output Power: - 30 dB nominal relative to main output
Return Loss: >10 dB, 950 MHz to 1750 MHz
Item Specification
Output power: 0 dBm ±3 dB sine-wave into 50 Ω load
Switchable on/off
Frequency: 10 MHz
Frequency stability: < ±0.2 Hz versus temperature
< ±1 Hz ageing over 1 year
< ±5.5 Hz ageing over 10 years
Phase noise: −110 dBc/Hz at 10 Hz offset
−135 dBc/Hz at 100 Hz offset
−155 dBc/Hz at 1 kHz offset
−160 dBc/Hz at 10 kHz offset
Item Specification
Voltage (open circuit): +24 V nominal, switchable on/off
Output resistance: 1 Ω nominal
Ripple: <100 mV pk-pk (depends on Encoder PSU)
Rated current: 500 mA max, short-circuit protected
Short-circuit current: <1 A
Short-circuit duration: Indefinite (automatic shutdown after approx. 2s)
Item Specification
Connector Type BNC 75 Ω Female
Type Analogue
Connector designation IF Out 1
Pin-outs Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Item Specification
Safety Status: SELV
Connector Type: BNC Female
Connector Designation: IF Out 1 Main
Output Impedance: 75 Ω
Output Power: 0 dBm
IF Frequency: 70 MHz
Bandwidth: 6 MHz, 7 MHz, or 8 MHz
Modulation: QPSK, 16QAM or 64QAM
Guard Interval: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 or 1/4
FEC Rate: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6 or 7/8
Spectrum sense: Normal/Inverted
Transmission Modes: 2k mode or 8k mode
IF Out 2
A 75 Ω BNC socket provides a 70 MHz IF output used for monitoring.
Item Specification
Connector Type BNC 75 Ω Female
Type Analogue
Connector designation IF Out 2
Pin-outs Centre Signal
Screen Ground
Item Specification
Safety Status: SELV
Connector Type: BNC Female
Connector Designation: IF Out 2
Output Impedance: 75 Ω
Output Power: - 10 dB relative to IF output 1
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Contents
8.6.2 Preliminary Checks ................................8-9
8.1 Introduction ....................................................... 8-3
8.6.3 AC User Accessible Fuse
8.2 Preventive Maintenance.................................... 8-3 Replacement ........................................8-10
8.2.1 Routine Inspection - Cooling Fans ......... 8-3 8.6.4 DC User Accessible Fuse
8.2.2 Cleaning................................................. 8-3 Replacement ........................................8-10
8.2.3 Servicing ................................................ 8-3 8.6.5 Video Fault-finding ...............................8-11
Damage Requiring Service .................... 8-3 Fault Symptoms ...................................8-11
Replacement Parts ................................ 8-3 Breaks in Transmission ........................8-11
Checks on Completion of Servicing ....... 8-4 Noise Reduction...................................8-11
8.6.6 Audio Fault-finding ...............................8-11
8.3 Maintenance and Support Services .................. 8-4 8.6.7 Ethernet Fault-finding ...........................8-12
8.3.1 Introduction ............................................ 8-4 8.6.8 Mux Fault-finding..................................8-12
8.3.2 Warranty ................................................ 8-4
8.3.3 Levels of Continuing TANDBERG 8.7 Power Supply Problems/Green LED on Front
Television Service Support .................... 8-4 Panel Unlit .......................................................8-13
8.7.1 Symptoms ............................................8-13
8.4 Front Panel Display Errors and Diagnostics 8.7.2 Power LED Unlit ...................................8-13
Menus ............................................................... 8-5
8.7.3 Fan(s) Not Working/Overheating..........8-13
8.4.1 Display Errors Option............................. 8-5
8.4.2 Active Errors Menu ................................ 8-5 8.8 Disposing of This Equipment ...........................8-14
Reset Default Values ............................. 8-6 8.8.1 General ................................................8-14
8.4.3 Active Errors .......................................... 8-6 8.8.2 Lithium Batteries ..................................8-14
8.4.4 Diagnostics Menu .................................. 8-6 List of Figures
Introduction ............................................ 8-6 Figure 8.1: Errors and Diagnostic Menu Tree....................... 8-5
LCD Display Test ................................... 8-6 Figure 8.2: Support Tabbed Page......................................... 8-7
Fail Relay Test ....................................... 8-6 Figure 8.3: Device Information Tabbed Page ....................... 8-7
Alarm Relay Test ................................... 8-6 Figure 8.4: Typical Alarm Page............................................. 8-8
Alarm LED Test ..................................... 8-6 Figure 8.5: Position of AC Fuse Carrier .............................. 8-10
Buzzer Test............................................ 8-6 List of Tables
Table 8.1: Alarm/Fail Masking .............................................. 8-8
8.5 Web Browser Support ....................................... 8-7
Table 8.2: Video Fault-finding ............................................. 8-11
8.5.1 Support Tabbed Page............................ 8-7
Table 8.3: Power LED Unlit Fault-finding............................ 8-13
8.5.2 Device Information Tabbed Page .......... 8-7
Table 8.4: Fans Not Working/Overheating.......................... 8-14
8.5.3 Alarms Page .......................................... 8-8
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8.1 Introduction
This chapter provides the schedules and instructions, where applicable, for routine inspection,
cleaning and maintenance of the equipment that should be performed by an operator. There
are also some basic fault-finding procedures to follow in the event of a suspected Encoder
failure.
NOTE…
Failure to ensure a free flow of air around the unit may cause overheating. This condition is detected
by a temperature sensor on the Base Board that causes the alarm relay to be energized.
8.2.2 Cleaning
Unplug the Encoder from the wall outlet before cleaning the exterior with a damp cloth. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
NOTE…
Only the exterior of the case should be cleaned.
8.2.3 Servicing
Damage Requiring Service
WARNING…
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS PRODUCT AS OPENING OR REMOVING COVERS MAY
EXPOSE DANGEROUS VOLTAGES OR OTHER HAZARDS. REFER ALL SERVICING TO SERVICE
PERSONNEL WHO HAVE BEEN AUTHORISED BY TANDBERG TELEVISION.
Unplug the equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
1. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged
2. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product
3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water
4. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions
5. If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged
6. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used parts specified
by the manufacturer or which have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorised
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
8.3.2 Warranty
All TANDBERG Products and Systems are designed and built to the highest standards and
are covered under a comprehensive 12 month warranty.
Summary
Screen
Main Menu
A/V
Errors....
Setup....
Configs ....
Diagnostics .... Errors
Menu
Front Panel
Diagnostics
Active Errors
....
Menu
Error Masks
....
LCD Display
Fail Relay
Alarm Relay
Alarm LED
Buzzer
NOTE…
Chapter 5 describes the webpage control scheme, but the option descriptions are valid for the Front
Panel display.
CAUTION…
It does not mean that the Encoder is fully functional if the Error option does not produce any results.
Some processes cannot be tested online.
NOTE…
This function can be used with the Encoder still in service.
Buzzer Test
Press the Buzzer softkey to access the option, which immediately causes a buzzer to sound.
Press any key to turn the buzzer off.
Items can be masked or level assigned from this page. The same function is available through
the front panel controls and display (see Section 8.4.2).
8.6 Fault-finding
8.6.1 Fault-finding Philosophy
It is the objective of this chapter to provide sufficient information to enable the operator to
rectify apparent faults or else to identify the suspect module, where possible. Some basic
procedures are provided to follow in the event of a suspected Encoder failure. It is assumed
that fault-finding has already been performed at a system level and that other equipment units
have been eliminated as the possible cause of the failure (see relevant System Manual).
WARNING…
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVERS OF THIS EQUIPMENT. HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT
WITHIN THIS EQUIPMENT AND MAY BE EXPOSED IF THE COVERS ARE REMOVED. ONLY
TANDBERG TELEVISION TRAINED AND APPROVED SERVICE ENGINEERS ARE PERMITTED TO
SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT.
CAUTION…
Do not remove the covers of this equipment. Unauthorised maintenance or the use of non-approved
replacements may affect the equipment specification and invalidate any warranties.
This manual does not include any maintenance information or procedures that would require
the removal of covers.
If the following information fails to clear the abnormal condition, call a Service Engineer or
contact Customer Services using the information given in the preliminary pages of this
manual.
NOTE…
Only replace the fuse once. If it blows again, please contact Customer Services.
b) Replace external equipment, power source and cables by substitution to check their
performance.
2. Confirm that the equipment hardware configuration is suitable for the purpose and has
been correctly installed and connected (see Chapter 2, Installing the Equipment).
3. Confirm that inappropriate operator action is not causing the problem, and that the
equipment software set-up is capable of performing the task being asked of it. If the
validity of the configuration, set-up or operation is in doubt, check it (see Chapter 5, Web
Browser Interface).
NOTE…
Refer to Annex B, Technical Specification for information about the fuse.
WARNING…
BEFORE REPLACING THE REAR PANEL FUSE, DISCONNECT THE UNIT FROM THE SUPPLY.
FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY EXPOSE HAZARDOUS VOLTAGES. UNPLUG THE UNIT FROM THE
LOCAL SUPPLY SOCKET.
1. Ensure that power is turned off and the power cable is disconnected from the ac power
inlet.
2. Ease out the fuse carrier by placing a small, flat-bladed screwdriver in the notch at the top
of the carrier.
CAUTION...
When replacing the power input fuse, always ensure that a fuse of the correct type and rating is fitted.
Failure to do so results in inadequate protection.
Fuse Carrier
If the replacement fuse also blows, do not continue. Disconnect the equipment and contact
Customer Services for advice.
NOTE…
Refer to Annex B, Section B.4.2, DC Supply Input (-48 V Version) for information about the dc fuse.
CAUTION...
When replacing the power input fuse, always ensure that a fuse of the correct type and rating is fitted.
Failure to do so results in inadequate protection.
Problem What to do
Video input lock error Check video input.
Video - wrong line standard Check which video format is selected.
VCM stopped Reboot Encoder.
Processor failed Reboot Encoder.
No video packets being generated Reboot Encoder.
Bad parameters Check set-up.
Breaks in Transmission
If a transitory break in transmission occurs then check the encoding mode option of the
Encoder (see Chapter 5, Web Browser Interface). The state of the video output of the Encoder
can be defined in the Menus when there is no input.
NOTE…
Changing the configuration of encoding parameters will cause the VCM to reset and cause a
temporary loss of video output.
Noise Reduction
Where incoming picture material is corrupted by high frequency noise (such as white noise) it
is advisable to make use of the noise reduction process. Noise reduction can be selected at
either the front panel or by nCompass Control.
Use the following techniques to fault-find the Encoder according to the observed symptom(s)
when a power supply failure is suspected.
NOTE…
Failure to ensure a free air-flow around the unit may cause overheating. This condition is detected by a
temperature sensor on the Base Board that may be used to trigger an automatic alarm.
The following list covers most of the abbreviations, acronyms and terms as used in TANDBERG Television
Limited Manuals, User and Reference Guides. All terms may not be included in this Reference Guide.
µm Micrometre (former name - micron): a unit of length equal to one millionth (10-6) of a metre.
1000BaseT The term for the Electrical Gigabit Ethernet interface. This is the most common interface for
Gigabit Ethernet. Most Gigabit-enabled PCs and equipment use this interface.
3:2 pull-down A technique used when converting film material (which operates at 24 pictures per second) to
525-line video (operating at 30 pictures per second).
4:2:0 Digital video coding method in which the colour difference signals are sampled on alternate
lines at half the luminance rate.
4:2:2 Digital video coding method in which the colour difference signals are sampled on all lines at
half the luminance rate.
422P@ML 422 Profile at Main Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which supports digital video
storage (DVD etc.) and transmissions up to 50 Mbps over various mediums.
Used for Contribution and Distribution applications.
AAC Advanced Audio Compression algorithm that has been ratified for both MPEG-2 (ISO/IEC
11818-7) andMPEG-4 (ISO/IEC 14496-3)
AACplus This is the trademark name for the version of MPEG-4 AAC which includes Spectral Band
Replication (SBR) to achieve extremely low bitrate encoding.
ADTS Audio Data Transport Stream is the method of encapsulation MPEG-2 AAC bitstream into
transport stream.
AMOL I and II Automatic Measure of Line-ups I and II: Used by automated equipment to measure
programme-viewing ratings.
ARIB Association of Radio Industries and Businesses is a Japanese organisation for the
promotion of the efficient use of the radio spectrum and defines the broadcast standards for
Japan.
ARP Address Resolution Protocol. A protocol used to "resolve" IP addresses into underlying
Ethernet MAC addresses.
ASF Advanced Stream Format is the file format used by Microsoft for real-time streaming of
multimedia data. It has been publicly released in Summer 2002.
Async Asynchronous.
ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode: A connection orientated, cell based, data transport
technology designed for Broadband ISDN (B-ISDN). It provides a circuit-switched bandwidth-
on-demand carrier system, with the flexibility of packet switching. It offers low end-to-end
delays and (negotiable on call set-up) Quality of Service guarantees. Asynchronous refers to
the sporadic nature of the data being transmitted. Cells are transmitted only when data is to
be sent, therefore the time interval between cells varies according to the availability of data.
B3ZS Bipolar with Three Zero Substitution: A method of eliminating long zero strings in a
transmission. It is used to ensure a sufficient number of transitions to maintain system
synchronisation when the user data stream contains an insufficient number of 1s to do so.
B3ZS is the North American equivalent of the European HDB3.
BAT Bouquet Association Table: Part of the service information data. The BAT provides
information about bouquets. It gives the name of the bouquet and a list of associated
services.
baud rate The rate of transfer of digital data when the data comprises information symbols that may
consist of a number of possible states. Equivalent to bit-rate when the symbols only have two
states (1 and 0). Measured in Baud.
BER Bit Error Rate: A measure of transmission quality. The rate at which errors occur in the
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transmission of data bits over a link. It is generally shown as a negative exponent, (e.g., 10
means that 1 in 10,000,000 bits are in error).
BISS Basic Interoperable Scrambling System: Non-proprietary encryption from EBU (Tech3290).
Bit-rate The rate of transfer of digital data when the data comprises two logic states, 1 and 0.
Measured in bit/s.
Block; Pixel Block An 8-row by 8-column matrix of luminance sample values, or 64 DCT coefficients (source,
quantised, or dequantised).
Bouquet A collection of services (TV, radio, and data, or any combination of the three) grouped and
sold together, and identified in the SI as a group. A single service may be in several bouquets.
B-Picture; B-Frame Bi-directionally Predictive Coded Picture/Frame: A picture that is coded using motion-
compensated prediction from previous I or P frames (forward prediction) and/or future I or P
frames (backward prediction). B frames are not used in any prediction.
Byte-mode Each byte is delivered separately in the ASI Transport Stream, with stuffing data added
between the Bytes to increase the data rate to 270 Mbps. See DVB Document A010 rev. 1,
Section B3.3, (ASI) Layer-2 Transport Protocol.
CA Conditional Access: The technology used to control the access to viewing services to
authorised subscribers through the transmission of encrypted signals and the programmable
regulation of their decryption by a system such as viewing cards.
CABAC Context Adaptive Binary Arithmetic Coding is a form of entropy coding used in H.264 that
has greater coding efficiency than CAVLC but is more computationally expensive.
CAT Conditional Access Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific Information (PSI) data.
Mandatory for MPEG-2 compliance if CA is in use.
CAVLC Context Adaptive Variable Length Coding is a form of entropy coding used in H.264 that
has lower coding efficiency than CABAC but is less computationally expensive.
C-Band The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which spans the frequency range of
approximately 4 GHz to 6 GHz. Used by communications satellites. Preferred in tropical
climates because it is not susceptible to fading.
CBR Constant Bitrate where the bitrate of the bitstream out of the encoder remains constant over
an extended period of time within the buffer limits of the decoder.
Channel Coding A way of encoding data in a communications channel that adds patterns of redundancy into
the transmission path in order to improve the error rate. Such methods are widely used in
wireless communications.
Chrominance The colour part of a TV picture signal, relating to the hue and saturation but not to the
luminance (brightness) of the signal. In a composite-coded colour system, the colour
information (chrominance, often referred to as chroma) is modulated onto a high frequency
carrier and added to the monochrome-format video signal carrying the luminance (Y). In a
component-coded colour system, the two colour-difference signals (R-Y)(B-Y) usually
referred to as CRCB (digital) or PRPB (analogue), are used to convey colour information. When
CRCB (PRPB) is added to the luminance (Y), the complete picture information is conveyed as
YCRCB (YPRPB).
Closed Captioning A TV picture subtitling system used with 525-line analogue transmissions.
Codec The combination of an Encoder and a complementary Decoder located respectively at the
input and output of a transmission path.
COFDM Coded OFDM: COFDM adds forward error correction to the OFDM transmission consisting of
Reed-Solomon (RS) coding followed by convolutional coding to add extra bits to the
transmitted signal. This allows a large number of errors at the receive end to be corrected by
convolutional (Viterbi) decoding followed by RS decoding.
Compression Reduction in the number of bits used to represent the same information. For the purposes of a
broadcast system, it is the process of reducing digital picture information by discarding
redundant portions of information that are not required when reconstituting the picture to
produce viewing clarity. Compression allows a higher bite-rate to be transmitted through a
given bandwidth.
Compression System Responsible for compressing and multiplexing the video / audio / data bit-streams, together
with the authorisation stream. The multiplexed data stream is then ready for transmission.
CRCB Digital Colour difference signals. These signals, in combination with the luminance signal (Y),
define the colour and brightness of each picture element (pixel) on a TV line.
See: Chrominance
CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check: A mathematical algorithm that computes a numerical value
based on the bits in a block of data. This number is transmitted with the data and the receiver
uses this information and the same algorithm to ensure the accurate delivery of data by
comparing the results of algorithm and the number received. If a mismatch occurs, an error in
transmission is presumed.
dB Decibels: A ratio of one quantity to another using logarithmic scales to give results related to
human aural or visual perception. dB is a ratio whereas dBm, for example, is an absolute
value, quoted as a ratio to a fixed point of 0 dBm. 0 dBm is 1 mW at 1 kHz terminated in
600 . 0 dBmV is 1 mV terminated in 75 .
DCT Discrete Cosine Transform: A technique for expressing a waveform as a weighted sum of
cosines. Raw video data is not readily compressible. DCT is not in itself a compression
technique but is used to process the video data so that it is compressible by an encoder. DCT
processes the picture on an 8x8-pixel block basis, converting the data from an
uncompressible X Y form (as displayed by an oscilloscope) to a compressible frequency
domain form (as displayed by a spectrum analyser). Can be forward DCT or inverse DCT.
Decoder The unit containing the electronic circuitry necessary to decode encrypted signals. Some
Decoders are separate from the receiver but in satellite TV broadcasting, the term is often
used interchangeably as a name for an Integrated Receiver Decoder (IRD). The term IRD, or
IRD / Decoder, is usually associated with satellite TV broadcasting while Cable systems are
based on Converters or on Set-Top Boxes / Converters.
Decoding Time stamp A field that may be present in a PES packet header that indicates the time that an access unit
is to be decoded in the system target Decoder.
DID Data Identifier for embedded audio within the SDI signal.
Differential Coding Method of coding using the difference between the value of a sample and a predicted value.
DiffServ Differentiated Services. A mechanism used on layer 3 - e.g. the IP layer - to differentiate
between traffic of various types. DiffServ is based on the ToS field and provides a mechanism
for the network to give e.g. video traffic higher priority than other traffic (for example Internet
traffic).
DIL Dual In Line: The most common type of package for small and medium scale integrated
circuits. The pins hang vertically from the two long sides of the rectangular package, spaced
at intervals of 0.1 inch.
Dolby Digital Formerly AC-3. An audio coding system based on transform coding techniques and
psychoacoustic principles.
Downlink The part of the satellite communications circuit that extends from the satellite to an Earth
station.
Downconvert The process by which the frequency of a broadcast transport stream is shifted to a lower
frequency range.
DPCM Differential Pulse Code Modulation: An audio digitisation technique that codes the
difference between samples rather than coding an absolute measurement at each sample
point.
DTE Data circuit Terminating Equipment: A communications device that originates (is the
source) or is the end receiving unit (destination) of signals on a network. It is typically a
terminal or computer.
DTH Direct-To-Home. The term used to describe uninterrupted transmission from the satellite
directly to the subscriber, that is, no intermediary cable or terrestrial network utilised.
DVB Digital Video Broadcasting: A European project which has defined transmission standards
for digital broadcasting systems using satellite (DVB-S), cable (DVB-C) and terrestrial (DVB-
T) medium, created by the EP-DVB group and approved by the ITU. Specifies modulation,
error correction, etc. (see EN 300 421 for satellite, EN 300 429 for cable and EN 300 744 for
terrestrial).
DVB-PI DVB-Professional Interfaces: TTV Lan search shows – DVB Physical Interfaces
DWDM Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing. A mechanism to utilize existing fiber with even
more bandwidth by adding extra signals using other wavelengths/colors
Earth Technical Earth: Ensures that all equipment chassis within a rack are at the same potential,
usually by connecting a wire between the Technical earth terminal and a suitable point on the
rack. This is sometimes known as a Functional earth.
Protective Earth: Used for electric shock protection. This is sometimes known as a safety
earth.
EIT Event Information Table: Equipment: A component of the DVB-Service Information (SI)
stream generated within an Encoder, containing information about events or programmes
such as event name, start time, duration, etc.
System: EIT (Present/Following) contains the name of the current and next event. It may
include an optional descriptor (synopsis) giving brief details of content. EIT (Schedule) is used
to produce a full EPG. The EIT is the only DVB-SI table, which can be encrypted.
Elementary Stream A generic term for a coded bit-stream, be it video, audio or other.
Encryption Encoding of a transmission to prevent access without the appropriate decryption equipment
and authorisation.
EPG Electronic Programme Guide: On-screen programme listing using thumbnail pictures and/or
text.
Ethernet The most widely used local area network (LAN) defined by the IEEE as the 802.3 standard.
Transmission speeds vary according to the configuration. Ethernet uses copper or fibre-optic
cables.
FDM Frequency Division Multiplex: A common communication channel for a number of signals,
each with its own allotted frequency.
FEC Forward Error Correction: A method of catching errors in a transmission. The data is
processed through an algorithm that adds extra bits and sends these with the transmitted
data. The extra bits are then used at the receiving end to check the accuracy of the
transmission and correct any errors.
FFT Fast Fourier Transformation: A fast algorithm for performing a discrete Fourier transform.
FIFO First In, First Out: A data structure or hardware buffer from which items are taken out in the
same order they were put in. Also known as a shelf from the analogy with pushing items onto
one end of a shelf so that they fall off the other. A FIFO is useful for buffering a stream of data
between a sender and receiver that are not synchronised - i.e. they not sending and receiving
at exactly the same rate.
Footprint The area of the Earth’s surface covered by a satellite’s downlink transmission. Also
(generally) the area from which the satellite can receive uplink transmissions.
FTP File Transfer Protocol: A protocol used to transfer files over a TCP/IP network (Internet,
UNIX, etc.). For example, after developing the HTML pages for a Web site on a local
machine, they are typically uploaded to the Web server, using FTP. Unlike e-mail programs in
which graphics and program files have to be attached, FTP is designed to handle binary files
directly and does not add the overhead of encoding and decoding the data.
G.703 The ITU-T standard which defines the physical and electrical characteristics of hierarchical
digital interfaces.
GOP Group of Pictures: MPEG video compression works more effectively by processing a
number of video frames as a block. The TANDBERG Television Encoder normally uses a 12
frame GOP; every twelfth frame is an I frame.
GUI Graphical User Interface: The use of pictures rather than just words to represent the input
and output of a program. A program with a GUI runs under a windowing system and has a
screen interface capable of displaying graphics in the form of icons, drop-down menus and a
movable pointer. The on-screen information is usually controlled / manipulated by a mouse or
keyboard.
HD-SDI High-Definition Serial Digital Interface which is used for the input of HDTV signals
HE-AAC High-Efficiency AAC is the broadcast profile for MPEG-4 and is specified in ISO/IEC
14496.3.
HPA High Power Amplifier: Used in the signal path to amplify the modulated and up-converted
broadcast signal for feeding to the uplink antenna.
HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol. The fundamental protocol used on the Internet for
transmission of WEB pages and other data between servers and PCs
HU Height Unit
ICAM Integrated Conditional Access Module: Embedded in the IRD and responsible for
descrambling, plus packet filtering and reception. It also contains the physical interface to the
subscriber’s viewing card.
ICE Intelligent Compression Engine: the module on which the advanced coding of video and
audio is performed.
ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol. ICMP messages, delivered in IP packets, are used for
out-of-band messages related to network operation or mis-operation
IGMP Internet Group Management Protocol. IGMP is a protocol used to manage multicasts on
the Internet. For a host (receiver unit) to receive a multicast, it needs to transmit IGMP "join"
messages on the right format. Three versions exist. IGMPv2 is common today but IGMPv3 is
the next step.
IDU Independent data unit that is a portion of elementary stream that can be decoded
independently of any other portion.
IF Intermediate Frequency: Usually refers to the 70 MHz or 140 MHz output of the Modulator in
cable, satellite and terrestrial transmission applications.
Interframe Coding Compression coding involving consecutive frames. When consecutive frames are compared,
temporal redundancy is used to remove common elements (information) and arrive at
difference information. MPEG-2 uses B and P frames, but since they are individually
incomplete and relate to other adjacent frames, they cannot be edited independently.
Intraframe Coding Compression coding involving a single frame. Redundant information is removed on a per
frame basis. All other frames are ignored. Coding of a macroblock or picture that uses
information only from that macroblock or picture. Exploits spatial redundancy by using DCT to
produce I frames; these are independent frames and can be edited.
IP Internet Protocol: The IP part of TCP/IP. IP implements the network layer (layer 3) of the
protocol, which contains a network address and is used to route a message to a different
network or sub-network. IP accepts packets from the layer 4 transport protocol (TCP or UDP),
adds its own header to it and delivers a datagram to the layer 2 data link protocol. It may also
break the packet into fragments to support the Maximum Transmission / Transfer Unit (MTU)
of the network.
I-picture; I-frame Intracoded Picture/Frame: A picture / frame, which is coded using purely intracoding with
reference to no other field or frame information. The I frame is used as a reference for other
compression methods.
IPPV Impulse Pay Per View: One-time events, purchased at home (on impulse) using a
prearranged SMS credit line.
IRD Integrated Receiver Decoder: The Receiver with an internal MPEG Decoder, which is
connected to the subscriber’s TV. The IRD is responsible for receiving and demultiplexing all
signals. The unit receives the incoming signal and if CA is active, decodes the signal when
provided with a control word by the viewing card.
Domestic IRDs are also known as Set-Top Units or Set-Top Boxes.
IRE Institute of Radio Engineers: No longer in existence but the name lives on as a unit of video
amplitude measurement. This unit is 1% of the range between blanking a peak white for a
standard amplitude signal.
ISDN Integrated Services Digital Network: The basic ISDN service is BRI (Basic Rate Interface),
which is made up of two 64 kbit/s B channels and one 16 kbit/s D channel (2B+D). If both
channels are combined into one, called bonding, the total data rate becomes 128 kbit/s and
is four and a half times the bandwidth of a V.34 modem
(28.8 kbit/s).
The ISDN high-speed service is PRI (Primary Rate Interface). It provides 23 B channels and
one 64 kbit/s D channel (23B+D), which is equivalent to the 24 channels of a T1 line. When
several channels are bonded together, high data rates can be achieved. For example, it is
common to bond six channels for quality videoconferencing at 384 kbit/s. In Europe, PRI
includes 30 B channels and one D channel, equivalent to an E1 line.
ITS Insertion Test Signal: A suite of analogue test signals placed on lines in the VBI. Also known
as VITS.
JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group: ISO/ITU standard for compressing still images. It has a
high compression capability. Using discrete cosine transform, it provides user specified
compression ratios up to around 100:1 (there is a trade-off between image quality and file
size).
Ku-band The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum, which spans the frequency range of
approximately 12 GHz to 14 GHz. Used by communications satellites. Preferred for DTH
applications because this range of frequency is less susceptible to interference.
LAN Local Area Network: A network, which provides facilities for communications within a defined
building or group of buildings in close proximity.
LATM Low-overhead Audio Transport Multiplex is part of the method to encapsulate MPEG-4
HE-AAC into transport stream. It is used in conjunction with LOAS.
L-band The frequency band from 950 MHz to 2150 MHz, which is the normal input-frequency-range
of a domestic IRD. The incoming signal from the satellite is down-converted to L-band by the
LNB.
LNB Low Noise Block Down-Converter: The component of a subscriber satellite transmission
receiving dish which amplifies the incoming signal and down-converts it to a suitable
frequency to input to the IRD (typically 950 MHz - 1600 MHz).
LO Local Oscillator.
LOAS Low-overhead Audio Stream is part of the method to encapsulate MPEG-4 HE-AAC into
transport stream. It is used in conjunction with LATM.
Luminance The television signal representing brightness, or the amount of light at any point in a picture.
The Y in YCRCB.
LVDS Low Voltage Differential Signal: LVDS is a generic multi-purpose Interface standard for
high-speed / low power data transmission. It was standardised in ANSI/TIA/EIA-644-1995
Standard (aka RS-644).
Macroblock A 16x16-pixel area of the TV picture. Most processing within the MPEG domain takes place
with macro blocks. These are converted to four 8x8 blocks using either frame DCT or field
DCT. Four 8 x 8 blocks of luminance data and two (4:2:0 chrominance format), four (4:2:2) or
eight (4:4:4) corresponding 8 x 8 blocks of chrominance data coming from a 16 x 16 section of
the luminance component of the picture. Macroblock can be used to refer to the sample data
and to the coded representation of the sample values and other data elements.
MCC Multiplex Control Computer: A component of a System 3000 compression system. The
MCC sets up the configuration for the System 3000 Multiplexers under its control. The MCC
controls both the main and backup Multiplexer for each transport stream.
MEM Multiplex Element Manager: A GUI-based control system, part of the range of TANDBERG
Television compression system control element products. The evolution 5000 MEM holds a
model of the system hardware. Using this model, it controls the individual system elements to
configure the output multiplexes from the incoming elementary streams. The MEM monitors
the equipment status and controls any redundancy switching.
Meta-data: Meta-data is descriptive data that is "tagged" to a movie or audio clip. Meta-data is essential
for the broadcaster.
Motion Compensation The use of motion vectors to improve the efficiency of the prediction of sample values. The
prediction uses motion vectors to provide offsets into the past and/or future reference frames
or fields containing previously decoded sample values that are used to form the prediction
error signal.
Motion Estimation The process of estimating motion vectors in the encoding process.
Motion Vector A two-dimensional vector used for motion compensation that provides an offset from the
coordinate position in the current picture or field to the coordinates in a reference frame or
field.
MP@ML Main Profile at Main Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which supports digital video
storage (DVD etc.) and transmissions up to 15 Mbps over various mediums.
MP@HL Main Profile at High Level: A subset of the MPEG-2 standard, which supports digital video
storage (DVD etc.) and transmissions up to 80 Mbps over various mediums.
MPEG Moving Pictures Experts Group: The name of the ISO/IEC working group which sets up the
international standards for digital television source coding.
MPEG-2 Industry standard for video and audio source coding using compression and multiplexing
techniques to minimise video signal bit-rate in preparation for broadcasting. Specified in
ISO/IEC 13818. The standard is split into layers and profiles defining bit-rates and picture
resolutions.
MPEG-4 Industry standard for video and audio source coding using compression and multiplexing
techniques to minimise video signal bitrate in preparation for broadcasting. Specified in
ISO/IEC 14496. Part 2 of this standard defines the original MPEG-4 video compression
whereas Part 10 is the new algorithm also known as H.264.
MPEG-4 PT 10 Advanced Video Coding (AVC) standard designed to provide increased coding efficiency over
MPEG-2. Specified in ISO/IEC 14496-10 and as ITU-T Recommendation H.264. The
standard is split into profiles which define which tools can be used and levels which define the
allowed bitrates and resolutions.
MPLS Multi-protocol Label Switching. A Quality of Service mechanism for IP networks that allow
IP packets to flow along a predefined path in a network, improving the reliability and
robustness of the transmission.
MPTS Multi-Program Transport Streams. Transport Streams that carry multiple TV/Radio
services.
Msymbol/s (Msym/s) Mega (million) Symbols per second (106 Symbols per second).
Multiplex A number of discrete data streams (typically 8 to 12), from encoders, that are compressed
together in a single DVB compliant transport stream for delivery to a Modulator.
Multicast An IP mechanism that allows transmission of data to multiple receivers. A multicast can also
have several transmit sources simultaneously. In video applications, multicast is typically used
to distribute a video signal from a central source to multiple destinations.
MUSICAM Masking pattern adapted Universal Sub-band Integrated Coding And Multiplexing: An
audio bit-rate reduction system relying on sub-band coding and psychoacoustic masking.
Mux Multiplexer: Transmission Multiplexer: receives EMMs from the ACC, ECMs from the BCC,
video/audio data from the encoders, and the SI stream from the SIC. It then multiplexes them
all into a single DVB-compliant transport stream, and delivers the signal to the uplink after
modulation.
The Multiplexer also contains the cypher card, which scrambles the services according to the
control words supplied by the BCC.
NICAM Near Instantaneously Companded Audio Multiplex: Official name is NICAM 728. Used for
digital stereo
sound broadcasting in the UK employing compression techniques to deliver very near CD
quality audio.
728 refers to the bit-rate in kbit/s.
NIT Network Information Table: Part of the service information data. The NIT provides
information about the physical organisation of each transport stream multiplex, and the
characteristics of the network itself (such as the actual frequencies and modulation being
used).
NTSC National Television Systems Committee: The group, which developed analogue standards
used in television broadcast systems in the United States. Also adopted in other countries
(e.g. Mexico, Canada, Japan). This system uses 525 picture lines and a 59.97 Hz field
frequency.
NVOD Near Video On-Demand: Method of offering multiple showings of movies or events. The
showings are timed to start at set intervals, determined by the broadcaster. Each showing of a
movie or event can be sold to subscribers separately.
NVRAM Non-volatile Random Access Memory: Memory devices (permitting random read / write
access) that do not lose their information when power is removed. Stores the default
configuration parameters set by the user.
OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex: A modulation technique used for digital TV
transmission in Europe, Japan and Australia; more spectrally efficient than FDM. In OFDM,
data is distributed over a large number of carriers spaced apart at precise frequencies. The
carriers are arranged with overlapping sidebands in such a way that the signals can be
received without adjacent channel interference.
OID Object Identifier is the part of the SNMP message that defines which module should receive
the command.
OPPV Order ahead Pay Per View: An advance purchase of encrypted one-time events with an
expiry date.
OSD On-screen display: Messages and graphics, typically originating from the SMS, and
displayed on the subscriber’s TV screen by the IRD, to inform the subscriber of problems or
instruct the subscriber to contact the SMS.
Packet A unit of data transmitted over a packet switching network. A packet consists of a header
followed by a number of contiguous bytes from an elementary data stream.
PAL Phase Alternating Line: A colour TV broadcasting system where the phase of the R-Y
colour-difference signal is inverted on every alternate line to average out errors providing
consistent colour reproduction.
PAT Program Association Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific Information (PSI) data
and is mandatory for MPEG-2 compliance. The PAT points (maps) to the PMT.
PCM Pulse Code Modulation: A process in which a signal is sampled, each sample is quantised
independently of other samples, and the resulting succession of quantised values is encoded
into a digital signal.
PCR Program Clock Reference: A time stamp in the transport stream from which the Decoder
timing is derived.
PDC Program Delivery Control: A Teletext service allowing simple programming (i.e. VideoPlus)
of VCR recording times. If the desired program is rescheduled, PDC updates the
programming information in the VCR.
Pel Picture Element: Also known as a pixel. The smallest resolvable rectangular area of an
image either on a screen or stored in memory. On-screen, pixels are made up of one or more
dots of colour. Monochrome and grey-scale systems use one dot per pixel. For grey-scale,
the pixel is energised with different intensities, creating a range from dark to light (a scale of
0-255 for an eight-bit pixel). Colour systems use a red, green and blue dot per pixel, each of
which is energised to different intensities, creating a range of colours perceived as the mixture
of these dots. If all three dots are dark, the result is black. If all three dots are bright, the result
is white.
PES Packetised Elementary Stream: A sequential stream of data bytes that has been converted
from original elementary streams of audio and video access units and transported as packets.
Each PES packet consists of a header and a payload of variable length and subject to a
maximum of 64 kbytes. A time stamp is provided by the MPEG-2 systems layer to ensure
correct synchronisation between related elementary streams at the Decoder.
PID Packet Identifier: The header on a packet in an elementary data stream, which identifies that
data stream. An MPEG-2 / DVB standard.
PIN Personal Identification Number: A password used to control access to programming and to
set purchase limits. Each subscriber household can activate several PINs and may use them
to set individual parental rating or spending limits for each family member.
Pixel PIX (picture) Element: The digital representation of the smallest area of a television picture
capable of being delineated by the bit-stream. See Pel for more information.
pk-pk peak to peak: Measurement of a signal or waveform from its most negative point to its most
positive point.
PLL Phase-Locked Loop. A phase-locked loop is a control system which controls the rotation of
an object by comparing its rotational position (phase) with another rotating object as in the
case of a sine wave or other repeating signal. This type of control system can synchronise not
only the speed, but also the angular position of two waveforms that are not derived from the
same source.
PMT Program Map Table: Part of the MPEG-2 Program Specific Information (PSI) data and is
mandatory for MPEG-2 compliance. Each service has a PMT, which lists the component parts
(elementary streams of video, audio, etc.) for the various services being transmitted.
P-picture/P-frame A picture / frame produced using forward prediction. It contains predictions from either
previous I frames or previous P frames. The P frame is used as a reference for future P or B
frames.
PPV Pay Per View: A system of payment for viewing services based on a usage / event basis
rather than on on-going subscription. Subscribers must purchase viewing rights for each PPV
event that they wish to view. PPV events may be purchased as IPPV or OPPV.
Programme A linking of one or more events under the control of a broadcaster. For example, football
match, news, film show. In the MPEG-2 concept, the collection of elementary streams
comprising the programme, have a common start and end time. A series of programmes are
referred to as events.
PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory: A device, which may be written once with data for
permanent storage, and then read whenever required. Special types of PROM permit the
erasure of all data by Ultraviolet light (EPROM) or by application of an electronic signal
(EEPROM).
PSI Program Specific Information: Consists of normative data, which is necessary for the
demultiplexing of transport streams and the successful regeneration of programs.
(See also: SI).
PSIP Program System Information Protocol: The ATSC equivalent of SI for DVB.
PSK Phase Shift Keying: A method of modulating digital signals particularly suited to satellite
transmission.
QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation: A method of modulating digital signals, which uses
combined techniques of phase modulation and amplitude modulation. It is particularly suited
to cable networks.
QoS Quality of Service. A common term for a set of parameters describing the quality you get
from an IP network: Throughput, availability, delay, jitter and packet loss.
QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying: A form of phase shift keying modulation using four states.
Quantise A process of converting analogue waveforms to digital information. 8-bit quantisation as set
out in ITU-R Rec. 601. uses 256 levels in the range 0 – 255 to determine the analogue
waveform value at any given point. The value is then converted to a digital number for
processing in the digital domain.
RAM Random Access Memory: A volatile storage device for digital data. Data may be written to,
or read from, the device as often as required. When power is removed, the data it contains is
lost.
RF Radio Frequency.
RFC The Requests for Comments (RFC) document series is a set of technical and organizational
notes about the Internet (originally the ARPANET), beginning in 1969. Memos in the RFC
series discuss many aspects of computer networking, including streaming protocols,
procedures, programs, and concepts but are taken as the Standard.
RIP2 Routing Information Protocol v2. A protocol used between network routers to exchange
routing tables and information.
ROM Read Only Memory: A non-volatile storage device for digital data. Data has been stored
permanently in this device. No further information may be stored (written) there and the data it
holds cannot be erased. Data may be read as often as required.
RS Reed-Solomon coding: An error detection and correction, coding system. 16 bytes of Reed-
Solomon Forward Error Correction code are appended to the packet before transmission
bringing the packet length to 204 bytes. The 16 bytes are used at the receiving end to correct
any errors. Up to eight corrupted bytes can be corrected.
RTP Real-time Transfer Protocol. A protocol designed for transmission of real-time data like
video and audio over IP networks. RTP is used for most video over IP transmissions.
RLC Run Length Coding: Minimisation of the length of a bit-stream by replacing repeated
characters with an instruction of the form ‘repeat character x y times’.
SBR Spectral Band Replication is a tool used in MPEG-4 AAC to allow sub-64kbit/s stereo
encoding for broadcast transmissions.
Spectral Scrambling A process (in digital transmission) used to combine a digital signal with a pseudo-random
sequence, producing a randomised digital signal that conveys the original information in a
form optimised for a broadcast channel.
SDT Service Description Table: Provides information in the SI stream about the services in the
system; for example, the name of the service, the service provider, etc.
SDTI Serial Data Transport Interface. A mechanism that allows transmission of various types of
data over an SDI signal. This may be one or more compressed video signals or other
proprietary data types. The advantage of SDTI is that existing SDI transmission infrastructure
can be used to transport other types of data.
SFN Single Frequency Network: The SFN technique allows large geographic areas to be served
with a common transmission multiplex. All transmitters in the network are synchronously
modulated with the same signal and they all radiate on the same frequency. Due to the multi-
path capability of the multi-carrier transmission system (COFDM), signals from several
transmitters arriving at a receiving antenna may contribute constructively to the total wanted
signal. The SFN technique is not only frequency efficient but also power efficient because
fades in the field strength of one transmitter may be filled by another transmitter.
SFP Small Form-factor Pluggable module. A standardized mechanism to allow usage of various
optical interfaces for Gigabit Ethernet. Several types of SFP modules exist: Single-mode fiber
modules for long-distance transmission and multi-mode fiber modules for shorter distances.
SFP is also known as "mini-GBIC".
SI Service Information: Digital information describing the delivery system, content and
scheduling (timing) of broadcast data streams. DVB-SI data provides information to enable
the IRD to automatically demultiplex and decode the various streams of programmes within
the multiplex.
Specified in ISO/IEC 13818[1]. (DVB)
Single Packet Burst A burst of ASI bytes (either 188 or 204, depending on packet length) is contiguously grouped
Mode into an MPEG-2 Transport Stream packet. Stuffing data is added between the packets to
increase the data rate to 270 Mbps. See DVB Document A010 rev. 1, Section B3.3, (ASI)
Layer-2 Transport Protocol.
SIP Session Initiation Protocol. A common acronym for the ongoing effort to standardise
signalling over IP networks, i.e. connection set-up and tear-down. SIP makes it possible to
"dial" a remote receiver of data and set-up the connection in this way.
Smart Card A plastic card with a built-in microprocessor and memory used for identification, financial
transactions or other authorising data transfer. When inserted into a reader, data is
transferred to and from the host machine or a central computer. It is more secure than a
magnetic stripe card and it can be disabled if the wrong password is entered too many times.
As a financial transaction card, it can be loaded with digital money and used in the same way
as cash until the balance reaches zero. The file protocol is specific to its intended application.
SMATV Satellite Mast Antenna Television: A distribution system, which provides sound and
television signals to the households of a building or group of buildings, typically used to refer
to an apartment block.
SMS Subscriber Management System: A system which handles the maintenance, billing, control
and general supervision of subscribers to conditional access technology viewing services
provided through cable and satellite broadcasting.
An SMS can be an automatic (e.g. Syntellect) system where subscribers order entitlements
by entering information via a telephone. Alternatively, an SMS can be a manual system, which
requires subscribers to speak with an operator who then manually enters their entitlement
requests. Some systems support multiple SMSs.
SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the clocks of
computers to some time reference. It is a simplified version of the protocol NTP protocol
which is too complicated for many systems.
Spatial Redundancy Information repetition due to areas of similar luminance and/or chrominance characteristics
within a single frame. Removed using DCT and Quantisation (Intra-Frame Coding).
Statistical Redundancy Data tables are used to assign fewer bits to the most commonly occurring events, thereby
reducing the overall bit-rate. Removed using Run Length Coding and Variable Length Coding.
STB Set-Top Box: A box that sits on top of a television set and is the interface between the home
television and the cable TV company. New technologies evolving for set-top boxes are video-
on-demand, video games, educational services, database searches, and home shopping. The
cable equivalent of the IRD.
TDM Time Division Multiplex: One common, communications channel carrying a number of
signals, each with its own allotted time slot.
TDT Time and Date Table: Part of the DVB Service Information. The TDT gives information
relating to the present time and date.
Temporal Redundancy Information repetition due to areas of little or no movement between successive frames.
Removed using motion estimation and compensation (Inter-Frame Coding).
Time stamp A term that indicates the time of a specific action such as the arrival of a byte or the
presentation of a presentation unit.
TOT Time Offset Table: This optional SI table supports the use of local offsets as well as the UTC
time/date combination.
The purpose of the table is to list by country the current offset from UTC and the next
expected change to that offset (to track when daylight saving occurs).
The offset resolution is to within 1 minute over a range of ±12 hours from UTC.
Transport Stream A set of packetised elementary data streams and SI streams, which may comprise more than
one programme, but with common synchronisation and error protection. The data structure is
defined in ISO/IEC 13818-1 [1] and is the basis of the ETSI Digital Video Broadcasting
standards.
Transport Stream A data structure used to convey information about the transport stream payload.
Packet Header
TS Transport Stream.
TSDT Transport Stream Descriptor Table: A component of the MPEG-2 PSI data. This table
describes which type of Transport stream it is in (i.e. DVB, ATSC etc.). It may also contain
other descriptors.
UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter: A device providing a serial interface for
transmitting and receiving data.
UDP User Datagram Protocol. A protocol above the IP layer that provides port multiplexing in
addition. In essence, you can transmit IP data packets to several receiving processes in the
same unit/device.
Unicast Point-to-point connection, i.e. the "opposite" of multicast which is one to many (or many to
many). In this mode, a transmit unit sends video data direct to a unique destination address.
Upconvert The process by which the frequency of a broadcast transport stream is shifted to a higher
frequency range.
Uplink The part of the communications satellite circuit that extends from the Earth to the satellite.
UPS Uninterruptable Power Supply: A method of supplying backup power when the electrical
power fails or drops to an unacceptable voltage level. Small UPS systems provide battery
power for a few minutes; enough to power down the computer in an orderly manner. This is
particularly important where write back cache is used.
Write back cache is where modified data intended for the disk is temporarily stored in RAM
and can be lost in the event of a power failure. Sophisticated systems are tied to electrical
generators that can provide power for days. UPS systems typically provide surge suppression
and may provide voltage regulation.
UTC Universal Time Coordinate: An internationally agreed basis for timekeeping introduced in
1972 and based on international atomic time (corresponds to Greenwich Mean Time or GMT).
VBR Variable Bitrate where the quality of the compression is kept constant independently of the
source material so that the bitrate of the bitstream normally varies with time.
VHF Very High Frequency: A portion of the electromagnetic spectrum covering 30 MHz to 300
MHz.
VLAN Virtual LAN, a network of units that behave as if they are connected to the same wire even
though they may actually be physically located on different segments of a LAN.
WSS Wide Screen Switching: Data used in wide-screen analogue services, which enables a
receiver to select the appropriate picture display mode.
WST World System Teletext: System B Teletext. Used in 625 line / 50 Hz television systems
(ITU-R 653).
XLR Audio connector featuring three leads, two for signal and one for GND.
XML eXtensible Markup Language. A very common self-describing text-based data format. Used
for many purposes: Meta-data, configuration files, documents, etc. The readability of the
format has made it very popular and is now the fundament for many types of WEB services.
Y (Luminance) Defines the brightness of a particular point on a TV line. The only signal required for black and
white pictures.
Y/C Broadcast video with separate colour, Y (luminance) and C (Chroma) (sometimes called S-
Video).
Contents
B.1.6 Test Tones .......................................... B-16
B.1 Inputs ...............................................................B-3
B.1.1 Video......................................................B-3 B.2 ASI Outputs .................................................... B-16
HD-SDI (Not used in Standard
Definition mode).....................................B-3 B.3 Control and Monitoring ................................... B-16
SDI.........................................................B-3 B.3.1 Remote Control - Ethernet #1 and #2.. B-16
H SYNC .................................................B-4 B.3.2 Local Control ....................................... B-16
Analogue Video Specification ................B-4 B.3.3 Alarm................................................... B-17
Encoder Settings for PAL/NTSC B.4 Power Supply ................................................. B-17
Video Performance Figures ...................B-4 B.4.1 AC Mains Input.................................... B-17
PAL Video Performance Figures............B-5 B.4.2 DC Supply Input (-48 V dc Version) .... B-18
NTSC Video Performance Figures.........B-6
Teletext Extraction .................................B-6 B.5 Physical Details .............................................. B-18
International Television Standards.........B-6 B.6 Environmental Conditions............................... B-19
Output Video Coding Resolutions for
Advanced Coding (High Definition) ........B-6 B.7 Compliance..................................................... B-19
Output Video Coding Resolutions for B.7.1 Safety .................................................. B-19
Advanced Coding (Standard B.7.2 EMC .................................................... B-20
Definition)...............................................B-7 B.7.3 CE Marking ......................................... B-20
ISO/IEC 14496-10 MPEG-4 AVC B.7.4 C-Tick Mark......................................... B-20
Encoding (HD) .......................................B-7
B.7.5 Packaging Statement .......................... B-21
ISO/IEC 14496-10 MPEG-4 AVC
B.7.6 Packaging Markings ............................ B-21
Encoding (SD)........................................B-8
B.7.7 Materials Declarations......................... B-22
ISO/IEC 13818 MPEG-2 Encoding
(SD) .......................................................B-8 For the European Union ...................... B-22
B.1.2 Audio......................................................B-9 For China ............................................ B-22
Analogue and Digital Audio....................B-9 B.7.8 Equipment Disposal ............................ B-22
Embedded Audio (Via HD-SDI)............B-11 B.7.9 Recycling............................................. B-23
Embedded Audio (Via SDI) ..................B-11 B.8 Cable Types ................................................... B-23
AAC Encoding Bit-rates .......................B-12
HE-AAC Encoding Bit-rates .................B-12
HE-AAC V2 Encoding Bit-rates............B-12
MPEG-1 Audio Encoding Bit-rates.......B-13
Dolby Digital Audio Encoding Bit-rates.B-14
Dolby Formats Explained .....................B-14
B.1.3 RS-232 Data ........................................B-15
B.1.4 RS-422 Data ........................................B-15
B.1.5 AUX RS232 .........................................B-15
List of Tables Table B.17: HE-AAC Audio Encoding Bit-rates .................. B-12
Table B.1: High Definition Serial Digital Video Table B.18: HE-AAC V2 Audio Encoding Bit-rates............. B-12
Specification ..........................................................B-3 Table B.19: MPEG-1 Audio Encoding Bit-rates .................. B-13
Table B.2: Serial Digital Video Specification .........................B-3 Table B.20: Dolby Digital Audio Encoding Bit-rates............ B-14
Table B.3: H SYNC Specification ..........................................B-4 Table B.21: Dolby Formats ................................................. B-14
Table B.4: Analogue Video Specification ..............................B-4 Table B.22: RS-232 Asynchronous Data Input
Table B.5: Encoder Settings for PAL/NTSC Video Specification ....................................................... B-15
Performance Figures.............................................B-5 Table B.23: RS-422 Data Specification .............................. B-15
Table B.6: PAL System Video Performance Figures ............B-5 Table B.24: Aux RS232 Data Out....................................... B-15
Table B.7: NTSC System Video Performance Figures .........B-6 Table B.25: Test Tones Specification ................................. B-16
Table B.8: International Television Standards ......................B-6 Table B.26: ASI Out Specification ...................................... B-16
Table B.9: Output Video Coding Resolutions (HD) ...............B-6 Table B.27: Ethernet Specification ..................................... B-16
Table B.10: Interlaced Coding Resolutions (SD)...................B-7 Table B.28: Alarm Specification.......................................... B-17
Table B.11: Progressive Coding Resolutions (SD) ...............B-7 Table B.29: AC Power Supply Specification....................... B-17
Table B.12: Analogue and Digital Audio Specification ..........B-9 Table B.30: DC Power Supply Specification....................... B-18
Table B.13: MUSICAM (MPEG 1 Layer 2) Analogue Test Table B.31: Physical Details ............................................... B-18
Specification ........................................................B-10 Table B.32: Environmental Specification ............................ B-19
Table B.14: Embedded Audio Specification........................B-11 Table B.33: Suitable Signal Cable Types ........................... B-23
Table B.15: Embedded Audio Specification........................B-11
Table B.16: AAC Audio Encoding Bit-rates .........................B-12
B.1 Inputs
B.1.1 Video
HD-SDI (Not used in Standard Definition mode)
Table B.1: High Definition Serial Digital Video Specification
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation HD SDI IN
Connector type 75 Ω BNC female socket
Input standard SMPTE 292M Bit serial Digital Interface for High Definition Television
Systems
Cable length 100 m, maximum
Recommended cable type PSF 1/2
Input level 800 mV pk-pk nominal ±10%
Return loss Better than 15 dB, 5 MHz – 1.5 GHz
Input impedance 75 Ω (powered-down impedance = 75 Ω)
SDI
Table B.2: Serial Digital Video Specification
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation SDI IN
Connector type 75 Ω BNC female socket
Input standard (UK/EC) ITU-R RECMN BT.656-3 Interfaces for Digital Component Video Signals in
525-Line and 625-Line Television Systems Operating at the 4:2:2 Level of
Recommendation ITU-R BT.601 (Part A).
Input standard (USA) ANSI / SMPTE 259M Television 10 Bit 4:2:2 Component and 4 fsc
Composite Digital Signals -Serial Digital Interface.
(Encoder only supports Component).
Level C - 270 Mbps, 525/625 component.
Cable length 250 m, maximum
Recommended cable type PSF 1/3
Input level 800 mV pk-pk nominal ±10%
Return loss Better than 15 dB, 10 MHz - 270 MHz
Input impedance 75 Ω (powered-down impedance = 75 Ω)
H SYNC
Table B.3: H SYNC Specification
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation H SYNC
Connector type 75 Ω BNC female socket
Input standard 625-line PAL, 525-line PAL-M or 525-line NTSC, chrominance not required.
Input level 1 V pk-pk nominal ±5%
Cable length 250 m, maximum
Return loss Better than 30 dB up to 6 MHz
Input impedance 75 Ω (powered-down impedance = 75 Ω)
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Analogue input 625 line composite PAL-B, -D, -G, -H, -I
525 line composite NTSC-M, PAL-M as specified in ITU-R report 624-4, Characteristics of
Television Systems (NTSC with and without set-up of 7.5 IRE)
Connector designation COMP VIDEO
Connector type 75 Ω BNC socket
Input level 1 V pk-pk nominal ±5%
Return loss Better than 30 dB up to 6 MHz (when impedance is set to 75 Ω)
Input impedance 75 Ω/High Z switchable (powered-down impedance = 75 Ω)
Sampling Sampled with a 10 bit ADC
NOTE…
The inputs are isolated from the chassis to prevent 50 Hz/60 Hz hum.
NOTE…
The PAL and NTSC video performance figures are measured when the Encoder is configured for
MPEG-2 encoding and connected to an Alteiaplus Decoder.
Item Specification
Noise reduction Off
Video bit-rate 8 Mbps
Resolution 720 x 576
GOP IBBP
Profile 422P@ML
Packet length 188
Mux Bit-rate 40 Mbps
Teletext Extraction
Teletext is extracted from the Vertical Blanking Interval (VBI).
As indicated in Menus M M B G H I D
Region USA/Japan ----- Europe / Asia ---- UK
Standard NTSC ------------------------------------------- PAL ---------------------------------
Lines / frame 525 525 625 625 625 625 625
Fields / second 60 60 50 50 50 50 50
Interlace 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1 2/1
Frames / second 30 (29.97) 30 (29.97) 25 25 25 25 25
Lines / second 15 750 15 750 15 625 15 625 15 625 15 625 15 625
Aspect ratio 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3 4/3
Video band (MHz) 4.2 4.2 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.5 6
1
4:2:2 is only available when software option EN8000/SWO/MPEG2/422 is purchased.
2
Noise reduction is only available when software option M2/ESO2/NR is purchased.
B.1.2 Audio
Analogue and Digital Audio
Table B.12: Analogue and Digital Audio Specification
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation AUDIO IN
Connector type 15-way, D-type male connector
Input standard (analogue) Balanced analogue
Clip level 12 dB, 15 dB, 18 dB, 21 dB, 22 dB and 24 dB
(15 dB available with PCB issue 4 and later)
Sampling rate 48 kHz
Input impedance 600 Ω or 20 kΩ (selectable). 20 kΩ = default
Input standard (digital) AES/EBU digital
Termination 110 Ω
Sampling rate 48 kHz
Input rate 32, 48 kHz
Output (digital) ref AES/EBU digital
Impedance 75 Ω
Sampling rate 48 kHz
Coding Standards
Coding standard (1) AAC
Supported coding modes Dual Mono, Stereo, Multichannel/5.1
Supported coded data rate 64 kbit/s - 512 kbit/s
Coding standard (2) HE-AAC
Supported coding modes Dual Mono, Stereo, Multichannel/5.1
Supported coded data rate 48 kbit/s - 192 kbit/s
Coding standard (3) HE-AAC V2
Supported coding modes Stereo only
Supported coded data rate 32 kbit/s
Coding standard (4) MPEG-1 Layer II (ISO/IEC 13818)
Supported coding modes Single Mono, Dual Mono, Joint Stereo, Stereo, 6 or 8 Channel Aligned
Supported coded data rate 32 kbit/s - 384 kbit/s
Coding standard (5) Dolby Digital (ATSC A/52, DVB TR 102 154)
Supported coding modes 1/0, 2/0
Supported coded data rate 96 k - 640 kbit/s
Coding standard (6) Dolby Digital Pass-through (ATSC A/52, DVB TR 102 154) (see Note 1, after this Table)
Coding standard (7) Linear PCM/Dolby E Pass-through (SMPTE 302M) (see Note 1, after this Table)
Coding standard (8) DTS pass-through (see Note 1, after this Table)
NOTES…
1. Refer to Annex E, Audio Modes when using this coding standard.
2. Problems may be experienced with some Receivers if the Encoder and Decoder are not using the
same version of SMPTE 302M specification, e.g. either 1998 or 2000. The Encoder can be
set-up to work in either standard.
3. The digital audio input does not support SPDIF.
CAUTION…
When the unit is not powered the audio input defaults to digital with 110 Ω termination.
Item Specification
Set-up of Professional Receiver
Audio Format MPEG
Output Analogue
Clip Level 18 dB
Set-up of Audio Encoder
Input Analogue
Clip Level 18 dB
Sampling Frequency 48 kHz
Coding Standard MPEG 1 Layer II
Coding Mode Stereo
Bit-rate 384 kbit/s
Set-up of Lindos Audio Oscillator
Sequence TPBDLKZ
Test Tolerance for Left and Right Legs for Channel (A) and Channel (B)
Test Level T
1 kHz @ 0 dB ± 0.2 dB
Sweep 20 Hz - 20 kHz @ -20 dB P
20 Hz – 63 Hz +0.0 to - 0.5 dB
100 Hz – 10 kHz +0.2 to - 0.3 dB
12.5 Hz – 18 kHz +0.2 to - 0.5 dB
20 kHz 0 to -1.5 dB
Crosstalk @ 0 dBs B
100 Hz 72 dB
1 kHz 74 dB
6.3 kHz 67.5 dB
10 kHz 63 dB
Distortion + noise @ +8 dB D
100 Hz 68 dB
1 kHz 70 dB
Noise RMS L
A-weighted 70 dB
Unweighted 70 dB
User Levels @ 1 kHz (0 to 50 dB) K
+10 dB ±0.2 dB
-10 dB ±0.2 dB
-20 dB ±0.2 dB
-30 dB ±0.2 dB
-40 dB ±0.3 dB
Item Specification
Phase @ 0 dBs Z
40 Hz ±2°
100 Hz ±2°
315 Hz ±2°
1 kHz ±2°
6.3 kHz ±2°
10 kHz ±2°
15 kHz ±2°
Item Specification
Serial Digital Interface
Safety status SELV
Connector designation HD SDI IN
Connector type BNC female connector
Input standard SMPTE 292M-A
Item Specification
Serial Digital Interface
Safety status SELV
Connector designation SDI IN
Connector type BNC female connector
Input standard ITU-R RECMN BT.656-3
SMPTE 272M-A
384 3
448 3
512 3
192 3
48 3 - - - -
56 3 - - - -
64 3 3 3 3 -
80 3 - - - -
96 3 3 3 3 -
112 3 3 3 3 -
128 3 3 3 3 -
160 3 3 3 3 -
192 3 3 3 3 -
224 - 3 3 3 -
256 - 3 3 3 -
320 - 3 3 3 -
384 - 3 3 3 3
Definition
High
Dolby Digital 3 Originally called AC-3, this system delivers five audio channels plus a
Low Frequency Effects (LFE) signal to a sub-woofer.
Dolby Digital Plus 3 Based on the Dolby Digital, this format is a bridge between SD and HD
by using higher efficiency encoding. It provides up to 7.1 channels and
supports multiple programs in a single encoded bit-stream.
Dolby E 3 This extends the Dolby Digital format by adding a centrally positioned
rear speaker.
Dolby Surround 3 The first multichannel format. It provides four audio channels to five
speakers (the same channel feeds both rear speakers).
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Type ITU-T V.24/V.28 (RS-232D) asynchronous serial data
Connector designation RS-232 DATA
Connector type 9-way D-type female
Supported baud rates 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 baud
Control mechanism XON/XOFF
Time stamp Not supported
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Type ITU-T V.11 (RS-422), synchronous serial data and external clock
Connector designation RS-422 DATA
Connector type 15-way D-type female
Clock frequencies n x 64 kbit/s from 64 kbit/s to 2048 kbit/s (selectable)
or
n x 56 kbit/s from 56 kbit/s to 1792 kbit/s (selectable)
Time stamp Not supported
Operation modes Bit-pipe - Transport packet alignment and byte alignment relative to the incoming
bit-stream are arbitrary.
The Video Coding Module has an RS-232 connection called Aux Rs-232, to allow the flow of
diagnostic information. This is available via the rear panel using a 9-way male D-type
connector. The pin-out for this is shown in Table B.24.
Item Specification
Level 0 dB relative to FSR 18 dB
Frequency 1 kHz at 48 kHz sampling frequency
Bit-rate 96 kbit/s
Item Specification
Standard CENELEC EN50083-9: 2002
Safety status SELV
Connector type BNC 75 Ω
Connector designation ASI OUT 1, ASI OUT 2, ASI OUT 3
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation ETHERNET #1 and ETHERNET #2
Connector type 8-way RJ-45 socket, 10BaseT (ISO 882/3)
B.3.3 Alarm
Table B.28: Alarm Specification
Item Specification
Safety status SELV
Connector designation ALARM
Connector type 9-way D-type male
Alarm contacts Change-over contacts (5 Ω in common)
Fail contacts Change-over contacts (5 Ω in common)
Reset contacts Short pins 9 and 5 (resets the Encoder)
Relay Contact Rating
Maximum switching power 30 W
Maximum switching voltage 110 V
Maximum switching current 1A
Item Specification
Power distribution system Type TN ONLY (EN 60950-1 Annex V): Power distribution system which is directly
earthed, the parts of the equipment required to be earth being connected by
Protective Earthing Conductors. This equipment must NOT be used with single-phase
three-wire and PE, TT or IT Type Power distribution systems.
Connection to supply Pluggable Equipment Type A (EN 60950-1 para 1.2.5): Equipment which is intended
for connection to the building power supply wiring via a non-industrial plug and
socket-outlet or a non-industrial appliance Coupler or both. Correct mains polarity
must always be observed. Do not use reversible plugs with this equipment.
Class of equipment Class I Equipment (EN 60950-1 para 1.2.4): electric shock protection by basic
insulation and protective earth.
Rated voltage 100-120/220-240 V ac (single phase)
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz
Voltage selection Wide-ranging
Rated current 2 A (100-120 V ac range)
1 A (220-240 V ac range)
Input connector CEE 22/IEC 3-pin male receptacle
Fuse Fuse in live conductor in power input filter at rear of unit. Do not use reversible plugs
with this equipment.
Fuse type Bussmann S505
Littelfuse 215
5x20 mm time delay (T) 1500 A breaking capacity (HBC)
IEC/EN 60127-2 Sheet 5
Fuse current rating 5 A 250 V T HBC
Power consumption 85 W maximum (NO options fitted)
150 W maximum (WITH options fitted)
Standby power 6 W typically
NOTES...
1. Only model EN8030/BAS/48V and EN8090/BAS/48V use a dc power supply.
2. Ensure correct polarity is maintained.
3. The unit must have a protective earth.
Item Specification
Rated voltage: For connection to –48 V dc supplies only.
(PSU input tolerance –40 to –60 V dc). Correct polarity must always be observed.
Rated current: 5A
Input connector: Terminal block
Fuse: Fuse in –48 V dc connector at rear of unit.
Fuse type: Bussmann S505
Littelfuse 215
5x20mm time delay (T) 1500A breaking capacity (HBC)
IEC/EN 60127-2 Sheet 5
Fuse current rating: 6.3 A 250 V T HBC
Power consumption 100 W maximum (with no options fitted)
Item Specification
Height 44.5 mm chassis
Width 442.5 mm excluding fixing brackets
Overall width 482.6 mm including fixing brackets
Depth 545 mm excluding rear connector clearance
Mounting 19-inch rack standard
Approximate weight 8.5 kg (19 lbs)
Item Specification
Operational
Temperature -10°C to +50°C (14°F to 122°F) ambient with free air-flow
Over temperature alarm >= 55°C
generated at
Under temperature alarm < 0°C
generated at
Temperature checked Once every 30 seconds
All fans switched off at < 10°C (when set to auto)
Half the fans switched off at < 20°C (when set to auto)
All fans on at >= 20°C (when set to auto)
Relative humidity 0% to 90% (non-condensing)
Cooling requirements Cool air input from left side of unit, exhaust from right side of unit
See Chapter 2, Installing the Equipment, Figure 2.2
Handling/movement Designed for stationary or fixed use when in operation
Storage/Transportation
Temperature 0°C to +70°C (32°F to 158°F)
Relative humidity 0% to 90% (non-condensing)
B.7 Compliance3
B.7.1 Safety
This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following:
EN 60950-1 European Information technology equipment - Safety.
3
The version of the standards shown is that applicable at the time of manufacture.
B.7.2 EMC4
The equipment has been designed and tested to meet the following:
EN 55022 European Emission Standard
and Limits and methods of measurement of radio
CISPR22 International frequency interference characteristics of
information technology equipment - Class A.
EN 61000-3-25 European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 3
Limits; Section 2. Limits for harmonic current
emissions (equipment input current ≤ 16 A per
phase).
EN 61000-3-35 European Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), Part 3.
Limits; Section 3. Limitation of voltage fluctuations
and flicker in low voltage supply systems for
equipment with rated current ≤ 16 A.
EN 55024 European Information technology equipment - Immunity
characteristics - Limits and methods of
measurement.
FCC USA Conducted and radiated emission limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to the Code of
Federal Regulations (CFR) Title
47-Telecommunications, Part 15: Radio frequency
devices, subpart B - Unintentional Radiators.
B.7.3 CE Marking
The CE mark is affixed to indicate compliance with the following directives:
DIRECTIVE 2006/95/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 12
December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical
equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.
DIRECTIVE 2004/108/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of
15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility
1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment
and the mutual recognition of their conformity. (If fitted with telecom type interface modules).
NOTE...
The CE mark was first affixed to this product in 2006.
NOTE...
The C-Tick mark was first affixed to this product in 2006.
4
The EMC tests were performed with the Technical Earth attached, and configured using recommended cables (see Table B.33).
5
Applies only to models of the Encoder using AC power sources.
This way up
Fragile
For China
For product sold into China after 1st March 2007, we comply with the “Administrative Measure
on the Control of Pollution by Electronic Information Products”. In the first stage of this
legislation, content of six hazardous materials has to be declared together with a statement of
the “Environmentally Friendly Use Period (EFUP)”: the time the product can be used in normal
service life without leaking the hazardous materials. TANDBERG Television expects the
normal use environment to be in an equipment room at controlled temperatures (around 22°C)
with moderate humidity (around 60%) and clean air, near sea level, not subject to vibration or
shock.
Where TANDBERG Television product contains potentially hazardous materials, this is
indicated on the product by the appropriate symbol containing the EFUP. For TANDBERG
Television products, the hazardous material content is limited to lead (Pb) in some solders.
This is extremely stable in normal use and the EFUP is taken as 50 years, by comparison with
the EFUP given for Digital Exchange/Switching Platform in equipment in Appendix A of
“General Rule of Environment-Friendly Use Period of Electronic Information Products”. This is
indicated by the product marking:
50
It is assumed that while the product is in normal use, any batteries associated with real-time
clocks or battery-backed RAM will be replaced at the regular intervals.
The EFUP relates only to the environmental impact of the product in normal use, it does not
imply that the product will continue to be supported for 50 years.
B.7.9 Recycling
TANDBERG Television provides assistance to customers and recyclers through our web site
http://www.tandbergtv.com/ProductRecycling.ink Please contact TANDBERG Television’s
customer services for assistance with recycling if this site does not show the information you
require.
Where it is not possible to return the product to TANDBERG Television or its agents for
recycling, the following general information may be of assistance:
• Before attempting disassembly, ensure the product is completely disconnected from
power and signal connections.
• All major parts are marked or labelled to show their material content.
• Depending on the date of manufacture, this product may contain lead in solder.
• Some circuit boards may contain battery-backed memory devices.
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The Languages available for selection are shown in alphabetical order. Each audio module has a shortlist of
languages for quick selection and configuration of each audio channel. For a language to appear in the
shortlist it needs to be enabled from the add/delete lang. menu (see Chapter 5 Section 5.8.5 for additional
information). The default options for the shortlist are shown in Table C-1, and all available options are listed
in Table C-2.
LANGUAGE ABBREVIATION
Danish Dan
Dutch Dut
English Eng
Finnish Fin
French Fre
German Ger
Italian Ita
Norwegian Nor
Portuguese Por
Spanish Spa
Undefined
User 1 Defined by user
There is the facility to enter a User specified abbreviation. This is performed by entering a 3 letter code for
the User-defined Language (User 1 or User2) entry in the add/delete lang menu. Once this has been carried
out, the code appears against the User Defined * option and it is this entry that is used for language code
insertion when it is enabled and selected.
Language Abbreviations used for MPEG-1 Layer II Phase Aligned Audio (EN8000/SWO/M1L2/SRND)
When configured in MPEG-1 Layer II Phase Aligned Audio, each pairing is identified by the use of language
descriptors. The languages are encoded using two language codes per component, with the coding being as
follows:
Channel 1 aaa
Channel 2 aab
Channel 3 aac
Etc
So that, for example, the component delivering channels 3 and 4 will have a dual language
ISO_639_language descriptor containing “aac” and “aad”
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Contents
D.1 Introduction ...................................................... D-3 List of Figures
Figure D.1: Web Browser Interface.......................................D-4
D.2 Summary of Features....................................... D-3 Figure D.2: File Download Dialogue Box ..............................D-4
D.3 OSD Programs Built-In to the Encoder ............ D-3 Figure D.3: Files for OSD Creator and Loader .....................D-5
Figure D.4: OSD Creator Screen Showing Example Logo ...D-6
D.4 Creating a Logo Using OSD Creator ................ D-5 Figure D.5: OSD Loader Screen Showing Example Logo ....D-9
Figure D.6: 625 Line, OSD Coordinates in Active Picture ..D-11
D.5 Using OSD Creator .......................................... D-5 Figure D.7: 525 Line, OSD Coordinates in Active Picture ..D-11
D.5.1 Overview............................................... D-5
D.5.2 Loading a .bmp File .............................. D-6 List of Tables
Table D.1: Resolution Modes .............................................D-10
D.5.3 Creating Transparency ......................... D-6
Overview............................................... D-6
Adding Transparency Manually............. D-7
Adding Transparency Using a Key
File ........................................................ D-7
Editing the Palette................................. D-8
Palette Reallocation .............................. D-8
D.5.4 Downsampling ...................................... D-8
D.5.5 Saving the .osd File .............................. D-8
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D.1 Introduction
The Encoder includes a logo overlay facility whereby an image can be overlaid onto the active
video prior to encoding. This enables broadcasters to trademark or brand their material with a
logo.
To overlay the material with a logo, the logo must first be downloaded into the equipment
using the Ethernet TFTP protocol. Once this has been done the logo can be enabled or
disabled. Contact TANDBERG Television for further details.
Clicking on option Open this file from its current location and Clicking OK will open the .zip
file, see Figure D.3. Clicking on option Save this file to disk will allow the user to install the
files on their local drive and then open the .zip file as in Figure D.3.
NOTE…
The OSD Creator program only has limited features for the manipulation of images. It is wise to carry
out any complex image editing using dedicated graphics software prior to importing the .bmp image file
into the OSD Creator.
Right Mouse
Button
Transparency
Value
Green Blue
Component Component
Of Pixel Of Pixel
Osd Creator uses a colour palette with a maximum of 256 entries. Each pixel in the image is
mapped to an entry in the palette, which holds a value for the red, green and blue and
transparency component. The transparency (or mix) is treated as a colour component, so for
two colours with identical red, green and blue values, but different transparency levels, two
entries will be generated in the palette.
When a bitmap image is loaded, all colours have a transparency value of 255 (opaque).
The area of the image that is to remain opaque is referred to as the active area. The area of
the image that is to be made transparent is called the inactive area. Transparency can added
manually, with a brush, or by using a key file.
Palette Reallocation
When the level of transparency of a pixel in the image is changed, a new colour is effectively
created. Whenever the image is downsampled or saved, the palette is rebuilt to reflect the
actual colours in the image. As part of this process, pixels which have a mix value of zero are
mapped to palette entry zero, which is defined as Red = Green = Blue = Mix = 0. The original
colour information is lost and the right mouse button will not change the pixel back to its
original colour.
To rebuild the palette during editing, click the Reallocate Palette toolbar button.
D.5.4 Downsampling
Click the Downsample toolbar button. A dialog box appears asking for a downsampling ratio.
This can be specified directly, or by entering the desired image size. Click OK to downsample
the image. The downsampling algorithm includes a filter, so the boundary between the active
and inactive areas softens slightly. Zoom in and check that the correct areas are transparent,
and make corrections if necessary.
NOTE…
Once the image has been downsampled, the process cannot be reversed to change the image back to
its original size.
310
623
262
525
NOTE…
Remove or Remove all does not erase a logo that has been stored in Flash memory. It will be
removed from the video picture, but will still be available from the front panel Stored OSD On/Off
menu option.
D.8 Fault-finding
If there appears to be a problem creating or downloading a logo check the following:
• If the Communications box reads "Error Creating Socket", there may be a problem with
the PC's network set-up, or another application may be using the TFTP socket number.
• If the Communications box reads "Waiting For Response" for a long time, the target
Encoder is either busy or not visible on the network. Abort the transfer before changing
the IP address.
• Large images take time to appear due to network transfer rates and image processing.
• If the download completes, but the OSD image does not appear on video, the image may
be too near the edge of the screen – try moving it towards the centre. Make sure the
correct line standard is selected.
• Make sure the image is visible on a typical domestic television. Make a note of the
coordinates where the image is required.
• If precise timing is required, Download the image in advance with Auto Show off, then
click Show when display is required.
• To move the current Region, reposition the white cursor, check that the OSD File box
has the correct image, and click Download.
Contents
E.1 A Brief Introduction to Coding Standards ..........E-3 List of Figures
E.1.1 MPEG Standards ...................................E-3 Figure E.1: CT-aacPlus Encoder for DRM............................ E-4
Background............................................E-3 Figure E.2: Analogue Audio Route ....................................... E-6
Figure E.3: Digital / SDI Embedded Audio Route ................. E-8
MPEG-1 Layer II ....................................E-3
Figure E.4: Embedded Audio (SDI) Signal Flow................... E-9
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)..............E-3
HE AAC .................................................E-4
E.1.2 HE-AAC Formats ...................................E-4 List of Tables
E.1.3 Dolby Digital...........................................E-4 Table E.1: Codecs with Audio ln 2: Linear PCM audio
input ...................................................................... E-7
E.2 Audio Coding Modes .........................................E-5
Table E.2: Codecs with Audio ln 2: Pre-encoded audio
E.2.1 Mono......................................................E-5 input ...................................................................... E-7
E.2.2 Stereo ....................................................E-5 Table E.3: HD SDI Default DID’s ........................................ E-10
E.2.3 Joint Stereo............................................E-5 Table E.4: Summary of Audio Coding Modes and
E.2.4 Dual Mono .............................................E-5 Standards............................................................ E-11
E.2.5 Surround Sound/5.1...............................E-5
E.2.6 Phase Aligned........................................E-5
E.2.7 Auto Detect ............................................E-6
E.4 Summary.........................................................E-11
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MPEG-1 Layer II
This perceptual encoder is almost identical to MUSICAM, apart from headers. It differs from
Layer I by splitting the signal into 3 parts, and then filters each group as Layer I. This means
that each sub-band contains 3 groups of 12 samples, so a frame is split into 1,152 samples, a
few more than Layer I. The coder takes advantage of the three groups by comparing the
values and if found to be similar, or if temporal masking occurs the number of bits can be
reduced accordingly.
HE AAC
This standard builds on the AAC. Some of the existing tools have been improved and new
ones added. All AAC objects (including the error robust modes) contain the Perceptual Noise
Substitution (PNS) tool. PNS detects noise in the signal and in the final bit-stream a noise flag
is raised and the power level of the noise stored. The decoder generates a random noise of
the level indicated, and inserts this into the audio signal.
At lower bit-rates this standard also includes a tool called Spectral Band Replication (SBR).
HE AAC is based around the aacPlus Codec, and Figure E.1 shows Coding Technology’s
aacPlus coding system as used in Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM).
Ancillary data Ancillary data
To enable the decoder to reproduce the high frequency content some additional information is
added to the bit-stream, shown here as ancillary data. Using SBR can reduce the number of
bits by 30%.
The following quote comes from VIA licensing web-site.
‘HE AAC enables the delivery of 5.1 surround sound at 128 kbit/s, consumer-grade stereo at
48 kbit/s, and excellent quality stereo at 32 kbit/s or below.’
Any codec that uses SBR is going to be about 30% better than its base codec. This places HE
AAC very high on the agenda. The low complexity codec is still the one to consider for
broadcast purposes, as with today’s technology this is may be coded real-time and achieve
the required quality.
NOTE…
It is not possible to guarantee good a/v Sync when the video is configured in Mega Low Delay mode
due to the audio coding delays.
The encoder includes a psychoacoustic model to improve the quality. The signal is divided
into 32 multiple sub-bands, which correspond to the critical bands of the human ear. The basic
number of bits are set for each sub-band, but there is also a pool of additional bits that can be
allocated as required.
Dolby recommends stereo signals may be coded at 192 kbit/s, and 5.1 at 448 kbit/s, but other
rates are available if required.
E.2.2 Stereo
This treats the incoming signal as separate left and right signals. Some coding algorithms will
look at the left and right signals and, depending on the correlation of these will combine the
signal into a mid and side channel to save on bits.
SA Internal MPEG-1
Coding Layer II
AA AAC
Internal
Coding
HE
AAC
The Encoder digitises analogue audio to linear PCM at a sampling rate of 48 kHz. This audio
can then be routed to both audio-encoding modules.
Input Impedance
The encoders have the option of two different input impedances for different types of audio
sources:
• 600 Ω to minimise the noise figure associated with the energy transfer from the source to
the encoder but does require the source to be able to generate significant amounts of
current. The operator should only select this when using professional equipment.
• 20 kΩ to minimise the amount of current that the audio source needs to generate at the
expense of increased noise in the digitisation process. The operator should select this
when it is not clear that the source can source sufficient current.
Clip Levels
When analogue audio is selected then it is possible to set a clip level between 12 and 24 dB
inclusive, which is used in the A/D conversion. It refers to the maximum audio level that is
expected on the input, and if the detected level goes above this, then the audio clip alarm will
be raised.
The values below give an indication of how this clip level relates to voltages (dBu is
referenced to 0.775 V).
12 dBu = 3.08 Vrms = 4.36 Vpeak
18 dBu = 6.16 Vrms = 8.71 Vpeak
24 dBu = 12.28 Vrms = 17.37 Vpeak
NOTES…
1. The analogue input is balanced, so, connecting an unbalanced output causes the level to drop
by 6 dB.
2. If impedance is incorrectly set this could lead to an unexpected audio level.
When the digital audio source is used with the AUDIO IN 2 connector, consideration must be
given to the choice of clock source used by the Encoder. To ensure correct operation, both
the Encoder and the audio source may need to be genlocked to the studio source by selecting
the video clock as external. Then the encoding clock is derived from the signal at the H SYNC
input.
Pre-encoded Synchronised
Bitstream SA Audio
Digital Audio
AES/EBU) Internal MPEG-1
SA Coding Layer II
Linear
PCM
AAC
AA
Internal
Coding
HE
AAC
Input Selection
Figure E.4 shows how the encoder routes the embedded audio, in conjunction with the
chosen DID.
Audio groups
taken from SDI
Advanced
Group 1 Audio A
SDI Embedded 1
Group 2 Dembedder
4:1 SDI Embedded 2
Group 3 1
Advanced
Group 4
Audio B
Group 4 Audio B
The Encoder can de-embed any two DID’s at any one time, thus giving a total of four
embedded audio sources: embedded audio 1-4.
The default DID for embedded audio 1-2 is 2FFh (Group 1).
The default DID for embedded audio 3-4 is 1FDh (Group 2).
NOTE…
Default DIDs are selected when a DID value ≥1024 is set.
While there are a possible eight stereo pairs available both the standard and advanced audio
encoding modules can process up to two stereo pairs each.
E.4 Summary
Table E.4 summarises the available coding standards and modes for the audio modules.
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Table G.8: OIRT....................................................................G-5
G.1 Channels and Centre Frequencies................... G-3 Table G.9: Ireland .................................................................G-6
List of Tables Table G.10: South Africa.......................................................G-6
Table G.1: Australia.............................................................. G-3 Table G.11: French Overseas PIA........................................G-6
Table G.2: Europe VHF ........................................................ G-4 Table G.12: France ...............................................................G-6
Table G.3: EuropeCATV....................................................... G-4 Table G.13: Japan ................................................................G-7
Table G.4: Italy ..................................................................... G-4 Table G.14: USA...................................................................G-7
Table G.5: Morocco .............................................................. G-4 Table G.15: CCIR .................................................................G-8
Table G.6: New Zealand....................................................... G-5
Table G.7: China .................................................................. G-5
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NOTE…
Only those frequencies associated with a channel number can be selected.
This Annex contains the channel IDs and centre frequencies for the band plans in the Output
Menu.
If the Manual band plan option is selected then the required frequency must be selected
manually.
1
Organisation that co-ordinated TV standards and programme interchange among the Eastern–block countries of Europe.
2
CCIR is now know as International Telecommunications Union-Radiocommunications Study Groups.
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H.1 Remux Card In ATSC With Internal PSIP ........ H-3
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NOTE…
If more than one program is present on any input the Encoder may be unable to extract any
information from the VCT on that input.
The Encoder then maps the PIDs using the program paradigm based upon the program
number. If possible, the program number of the input is preserved.
In Intelligent mode the Encoder automatically remaps the program number/PIDs if a clash
occurs. If a currently active program is overwritten by another, the program number/PIDs of
the existing program are changed to non-clashing values and the newly added program
numbers/PIDS are maintained.
In Dumb mode the Encoder requires a user to remap clashing program numbers/PIDs to
prevent overwriting an active program.
The Encoder generates PSIP (Program System Information Protocol) tables for the output
stream. A minimum set of tables containing a minimum amount of data is generated. The
tables constructed are the:
• MGT (Master Guide Table)
• CVCT (Cable Virtual Channel Table) or
• TVCT (Terrestrial Virtual Channel Table)
• STT (System Time Table)
• RRT (Rating Region Table)
• EIT (Event Information Table) 0, 1, 2, and 3
• PAT
• CAT (Conditional Access Table)
• PMT
The program paradigm is applied to any input program which has a program number of less
than 256. If the program number is greater than 255 any PID may be used for each stream. If
a non-ATSC service is detected then that may also be passed through the Remux card as an
ATSC program. The program paradigm will be applied to such a service if possible and if the
program number is less than 256.
There is also a mode ‘Off (Ext. PSIP)’. In this configuration, the Encoder does not generate
any SI tables. All tables must be fed in via an external PSIP generator.
CAUTION…
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure the Encoder is set to generate elementary streams according
to the SI tables that are fed in.
PIDs 0,1 and 0x1FFB are automatically mapped through in this mode. Other PIDs can be
passed by specifying the min and max PID range as above.
This mode may be also be used for passing data through the Remux card.
NOTES…
1. It can take a long time to map a range of PIDs using the Remux card, and for usability the range
should be kept to a minimum
2. If the External PSIP input port is changed, the Encoder may fail to correctly map the PIDs on the
new port. This can be resolved by rebooting the Encoder.
Contents
I.1 Setting the Remux Card Inputs .......................... I-3 List of Tables
Table I.1: DVB-Subtitles Descriptors ..................................... I-3
I.2 The DVB-Subtitles Input Mode........................... I-3 Table I.2: Sourcing the PSIP/PSI Tables ............................... I-5
I.2.1 Overview................................................. I-3 Table I.3: Example 1 - Everything on One ASI Stream.......... I-6
I.2.2 The Setting Sequence ............................ I-4 Table I.4: Example 2 - PSI on one ASI Input, Data on
Other Inputs ........................................................... I-6
I.3 The DATA Input Mode ....................................... I-4
I.3.1 Overview................................................. I-4
I.3.2 The Setting Sequence ............................ I-4
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NOTE…
The transition between ‘SERVICE’ and data modes (namely: ‘DATA’, ‘PSIP’, ‘Off’ and ‘DVB-Subtitles’)
requires that the Encoder’s PID-mapping features are fully operational. The same is required by a
change of: SI Level. In such circumstances, the value of: PID Remap (under the Remux module sub-
menu on the Mux menu) cannot be: ‘Lock PID Mapping’.
CAUTION…
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that the user-supplied descriptors match the structure of the DVB
subtitles elementary stream.
Input: Description:
DVB-Subt. PID # The PID value for the elementary stream.
Subt.Lang.# The ISO 639-2 three-character language code for the elementary stream.
Type # The subtitling type for the elementary stream.
DVB-Subt. Tag # The DVB component tag for the elementary stream.
Comp. page ID # The composition page ID for the elementary stream.
NOTES…
1. The ‘DVB-subtitles’ input mode will be available only when the syntax is: DVB.
2. In ‘DVB-Subtitles’ mode only one input of the Remux card can be in this mode at any one time.
3. The ‘DVB-Subtitles’ elementary streams will be output only if every configured PID value differs
from 0. The set of the allowed PID values includes 0 and the range of values from 32 to 8190.
4. The ‘stream identifier descriptor’ will be generated only if the value of: ‘DVB-Subt. Tag #’ differs
from 0.
By default, the Ancillary page ID for each DVB-Subtitles elementary stream equals the value
of the Composition page ID.
NOTES…
1. The ‘DATA’ input mode will be available when the syntax is: DVB and ATSC.
2. Any Remux card input can be in DATA mode at any time.
3. The set of the allowed PID values ranges from 0 to 8190.
4. The Encoder will not reference any data streams in its internally generated PSI. If this is required,
switch internal PSI off by setting SI Level to Off
CAUTION…
It is the user’s responsibility to supply PSI on a Remux input.
I.4.1 Overview
The PSIP mode can be used to source PSIP and PSI tables from an external generator via a
remux input, rather than the Encoder itself generating these tables. If this generator also
produces other elementary streams, these too can, optionally, be passed through the
Encoder.
The relevant menu entries in the Service info menu are:
• Remux input <X> in mode: the particular remux input chosen to source the stream must
be set to PSIP.
• SI Level: This defines which PSIP and PSI tables are sourced from the Remux input and
which are generated internally by the Encoder, as shown in Table I.2.
SI Level value: Input source for the PSIP tables Input source for the PSI tables
(MGT, STT, TVCT, CVCT) (PAT, CAT, PMT)
On (PSIP). Encoder motherboard Encoder motherboard
On (Ext.PSIP) PSIP input Encoder motherboard
Off (Ext.PSIP/PSI) PSIP input PSIP input
• PSIP Min PID/PSIP Max PID: These two entries define what additional elementary
streams are passed through. Any streams with PIDS falling within this range are passed
through.
NOTE…
When sourcing PSI from the PSIP input this range must include the PMT and EIT PIDs.
• PSIP PID Status: This shows the PIDs which are actually passed through and would
normally correspond to the min/max range set, once the SI Level has been set to one of
the ext.PSIP modes.
PSI data PMT PID = 0x20 (program number 2 is being used) The Encoder’s SI is switched off to
allow external PSI insertion.
Video PID = 0x21
Audio 1 PID = 0x24
Audio 2 PID = 0x25
PSIP EIT, ETT, MGT, VCT follow the ATSC standard.
Other data PID range from 500 to 1300, typically only 5 active
PIDs at a time but the PID values change regularly.
Table I.4: Example 2 - PSI on one ASI Input, Data on Other Inputs
Port 1 PSI data PMT PID = 0x10 (program number 2 is being used) The Encoder’s SI is switched off to
allow external PSI insertion.
Video PID = 0x11
Audio 1 PID = 0x14
Audio 2 PID = 0x15
PSIP EIT, ETT, MGT, VCT follow the ATSC standard
Port 2 ACAP data PID range from 8000 to 8100, typical use of 5 active
PIDs at a time. The PID values change regularly.
Port 3 Net data PID range 6656-6911 and bandwidth is 200 k –
500 kbit/.
CAUTION…
In this example, the pid values of port-1 and port-2 are partially overlapped.
Care must take to avoid any conflict.
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J.1 Introduction ....................................................... J-3
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J.1 Introduction
MPEG-4 encoders use many coding tools that improve visual performance, for example
adaptive QP. Furthermore, standard definition advanced encoders are mainly used at a much
lower operating point than MPEG-2 encoders, typically 1.5 Mbps 3/4 resolution (or less).
Similarly, HDTV MPEG-4 encoders are also optimised for much lower bit-rates.
Mode
This is used to choose a seamless mode (required for reflex) or one of the different delay
modes. In all modes the buffer is automatically adjusted.
From a picture quality point of view the longer the CPB delay the better.
Non-Seamless Modes
• Standard Delay.
This is the normal mode used for CBR operation and gives the best quality for
contribution type applications.
CPB size = Video Bit-rate x 3 (up to 15 Mbps in HD and 10 Mbps in SD)
• Low Delay.
The CPB size is reduced while maintaining the tools used.
CPB size = Video Bit-rate x 0.5 (up to 10 Mbps in HD and 5 Mbps in SD)
NOTE…
1. Low Delay and Mega Low Delay are for broadcast contribution links where delay becomes an
issue i.e. two way links. THEY BOTH AFFECT THE QUALITY OF THE CODED VIDEO. They
should only be used where a reasonable bit-rate can be used. They are NOT designed for low bit-
rate direct-to-home applications.
2. In a system with an RX1290 receiver to achieve the minimum end to end delay the receiver
should also be set to low delay mode. If it is in normal mode the delay will be increased by 10
frames.
3. The use of the lower delay modes will also limit which audio coding modes can be used and good
lipsync achieved, as each audio encoder has it’s own specific minimum delay.
NOTES…
1. Always ensure that the Reflex min bit-rate is less than the configured component bit-rate.
2. It is only possible to reflex a single video stream.
The audio mode also needs to be taken into account when adjusting the video delay to ensure
that lipsync is maintained, as each audio encoder has it’s own inherent minimum delay which
may be more than the manually configured video delay.
NOTE…
When configuring this mode for CBR operation the minimum reflex bit-rate (Reflex Min Bit-rate) must
equal the request bit-rate (Bit-rate).
Target Quality
This sets the parameters for the lookahead encoder. It has the highest impact in VBR
operation.
Setting a high quality value (90% and above) will tend the encoder to generally use the entire
bit-rate available. The requested rate from the lookahead is very content dependant and
setting a high target quality is only applicable when the higher bit-rates are being used. If
lower bit-rates are used, a high quality setting will result in clamping and the quality will be
reduced. In these cases the target quality should be lowered.
Resolution
For a given frame-rate and video standard there is a range of different possible horizontal
resolutions. Often the resolution to be used is specified by the customer, however video
resolution provides an opportunity to save bit-rate and consequently bandwidth.
In lower resolutions, less pixels need to be encoded, so savings in bit-rate can be made. For
example only contribution and distribution feeds really need to transmit in full 720 pixel mode.
For consumer broadcasting nearly all monitors will lose the eight pixels on each side in the
monitor overscan, so 704 pixel mode can be used. Reducing the resolution further is a
decision that the broadcaster must make in the compromise between picture distortion,
resolution and bandwidth. Basically at lower bit-rates the horizontal resolution should be
reduced to save bits. The side effect of this is that the video will appear softer.
The optimal bit-rate for a given resolution is highly dependant on content, with hard material
(high motion sport) needing a higher bit-rate than easy material (talking heads).
GOP Length
For video quality this should be as long as possible, however as decoding cannot begin until
an I-frame is found, it normally needs to be reduced in a real system. A one second long GOP
is normally considered reasonable.
The GOP length entered should be a multiple of 4 when IBBBP is used.
Where channel change time is critical, and the encoder delay has been reduced, the GOP
length should not be more than the delay. Reducing the GOP length to be less than the delay
will not improve channel change time and will impact the video quality.
GOP Structure
This allows the setting of B frames. IBBBP is STRONGLY advised, as this is required for
Hierarchical Bs to become active.
NOTE…
IBBBP is not supported in Mega Low Delay configuration.
Adaptive GOP
It is strongly recommended that this is set to ON because if B frames are used for some high
motion scenes the result can look very poor. The option to set this to off is for some STB’s that
must have a fixed GOP to operate.
NOTE…
In version 1.x of the EN8030, this feature does not seem to be operating optimally for all material types
and it is recommended that it should be turned OFF in all cases.
PES
This has two settings available in the menu ‘per frame’ or ‘per sequence’.
However, the operation of the encoder is fixed as PES per frame, hence inserting a PES
header in each frame (or field). Selecting PES per sequence has no effect.
NOTE…
For this setting to work it is also necessary to change the PCR PID in the Mux menu to have the same
value as the video PID.
AU Info
This refers to ESTI TS 101 154. This information is referred to as ‘AU_information’ and is used
in PVR applications. It should be switched off if not required in order to reduce overhead.
NOTE…
The de-blocking filter will have no effect at all on ‘easy’ material (i.e. if the Qp is low). Although 0 is
recommended, some viewers, particularly in HD sports scenes, may prefer lower values as this gives a
picture which may appear ‘sharper’ even if in reality it is less close to the original.
If these values must be changed for viewer preference it is best to always keep alpha and
beta the same as each other.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth refers to the bandwidth of the filter that is applied to the incoming video. Setting it
to 'sharp' means this filter will have no effect and use the full bandwidth available for the
resolution selected. This would be used for high- rate contribution and distribution links. Other
settings will make the picture softer. A medium filter gives ~ 80% bandwidth and is ideal for
premium direct-to-home channels, while soft gives ~ 60% which is suited to low bit-rate
streaming over ADSL. Auto bandwidth will automatically adjust the bandwidth depending on
the video bit-rate and resolution settings.
The optimum setting for bandwidth depends on bit-rate, criticality of the material, the
resolution requested by the customer and also on viewer preferences.
NOTE…
This message also has the ‘ct_type’ flag embedded in it.
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K.1 Introduction .......................................................K-2
K.1 Introduction
The architecture of the EN80xx encoders results in the need to perform internal resets when
certain parameters are changed to ensure compliant operation in the new operating
configuration.
There are two types of reset that can occur:
1. DSP reset – the internal VCM DSP’s are reset, resulting in a loss of video output for
approx 15s. No external alarm is raised for this reset.
2. ICE VCM reset – the complete ICE card is reset, resulting in a loss of video output for
approx 45s. This reset results in an ICE VCM reset alarm.
In general the parameter changes listed in this document will cause a DSP reset.
• Any of these resets will have an impact on system redundancy switch times, so where
possible main and spare encoders should have the same configuration in order to
minimise switch times.
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L.1 Introduction ....................................................... L-3 List of Figures
Figure L.1: Columns and Rows............................................. L-3
L.2 ProMPEG FEC.................................................. L-3
L.2.1 Overview................................................ L-3
L.2.2 Configuring ProMPEG FEC ................... L-4
Protocol/ProMPEG FEC Option ............. L-4
Nbr of Columns (L) Option ..................... L-4
Nbr of Rows (D) Option.......................... L-4
L.2.3 ProMPEG FEC Constraints ................... L-4
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L.1 Introduction
When the DUAL IPNIC option card (EN8000/HWO/IPTSDUAL) and the
EN8000/SWO/PROFEC license is enabled, IP streaming corresponding to the ProMPEG FEC
protocol is possible.
This Annex provides supplementary information on setting up ProMPEG FEC only.
CoLumns (L)
1 2 3 4 5 6 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 7
Rows (D)
13 14 15 16 17 18 13
19 20 21 22 23 24 19
25 26 27 28 29 30 25
1 2 3 4 5 6
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The following table lists the alarm and failure identifiers generated within the Encoder.
00000177 Too many A maximum of 2 lines per frame are permitted. Alarm VBI/Userdata
Monochrome 4:2:2
lines
00000178 Video Index/WSS- "The AFD is configured in the Video Module, but the Encoder is Alarm VBI/Userdata
AFD not set in VBI not configured to decode AFD from the VBI."
00000181 VITC CRC Error CRC error on the VITC stream. Alarm VBI/Userdata
00000182 VANC Data Overflow Alarm VBI/Userdata
00000183 Duplicate VANC PID The selected PID value clashes with another. Alarm VBI/Userdata
00000184 Invalid VANC PID The selected PID value is out of range. Alarm VBI/Userdata
00000185 SD-SDI VANC-Data There is no VANC data present on the SD-SDI input Alarm VBI/Userdata
absent
00000186 SD-SDI VANC-Data Input overflow Alarm VBI/Userdata
overflow
00000187 SD-SDI VANC-Data Alarm VBI/Userdata
rate
00000200 Comms Error "Not set in normal operation. For use with MEM controller, to force Alarm MPEG-2 Video
a new config download as a result of an error." Encoder
00000201 Config Update Mismatch between the requested and the actual configuration of Alarm MPEG-2 Video
the Video Encoder. Encoder
00000202 VCM Stopped Option card general failure. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000203 Bad Parameters At least one configuration parameter is incorrect. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000204 Duplicate PID The selected PID value clashes with another. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000205 Invalid PID The selected PID value is out of range. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000206 "VBI, Bit-rate too low" The Video bit-rate is less than 4.5 Mbps. This may cause errors Alarm MPEG-2 Video
when passing VBI information as part of the picture. Encoder
00000207 "VBI, Hor Res too low" The Video is less than full resolution. This may cause errors when Alarm MPEG-2 Video
passing VBI information as part of the picture. Encoder
00000208 Mux Bit-rate too low "The output bit-rate is too low. The Video Encoding will be Alarm MPEG-2 Video
switched off, until the output bit-rate is high enough to allow for the Encoder
minimum video bit-rate."
00000209 No Interrupt Error reported by the Video Module. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000210 DSP Overrun Error reported by the Video Module. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000211 Boot Fail Error reported by the Video Module. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000212 Bad Frame-rate Error reported by the Video Module. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000213 Rate Buffer OF/UF Error reported by the Video Module. Overflow or Underflow. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000214 DSP Health Error reported by the Video Module. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000215 Bad Filter Coeffs Error reported by the Video Module. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Encoder
00000216 Repeated PCR Error reported by the Video Module. Alarm MPEG-2 Video
Resync Encoder
01008108 No Video Packets Video Configured to send packets, but no packets being produced Alarm ICE-3 Status
being generated
01008109 No Audio (Stream A) Audio Configured to send packets, but no packets being Alarm ICE-3 Status
Packets being produced.
generated
01008110 No Audio (Stream B) Audio Configured to send packets, but no packets being Alarm ICE-3 Status
Packets being produced.
generated
01008111 No Video DSP Code ICE card returning status to indicate error booting DSP code from Alarm ICE-3 Status
in Flash Flash.
01008112 No Audio DSP Code ICE card returning status to indicate error booting DSP code from Alarm ICE-3 Status
in Flash Flash.
01008113 Network Congestion Applies to ASF output only. Indicates ICE card unable to output Alarm ICE-3 Status
on output Ethernet data packets within reasonable time frame.
01008114 TS Output Error, ASI ICE card indicating it has insufficient bandwidth over the TS output Alarm ICE-3 Status
Bit-rate too low to transmit all the packets it is generating.
01008118 Hardware Modification The Hardware requires a modification to improve the Video Alarm ICE-3 Status
Required encoding. Please consult TANDBERG Customer Support.
01008119 ICE VCM Reset ICE Card has reset Alarm ICE-3 Status
01067000 Comms Error Communications failure with the Dual IPNIC Card Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
01067001 BIST Error Built-In Self Tests on the card have failed. Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
01067002 Port 1 Link Down No valid connection to Port 1 Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
01067003 Port 2 Link Down No valid connection to Port 2 Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
01067004 No Valid Network Neither Port can detect a valid network Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
Connection
01067005 SDRAM Failure SDRAM failed during Built-in Self Tests Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
01067006 27 MHz clock Failure reading 27 MHz clock input from the Motherboard Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
01067007 Transport Stream Unable to lock onto the Transport Stream from the Motherboard Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
01067008 Unknown Error Alarm Dual IPNIC Control
02001212 Embedded Source 8 Embedded Audio Source selected, but no valid Audio data Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
present.
02001213 Reflex Port same as Request to set Reflex UDP Port to the same as that for DPI Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
DPI Port Number communications. Request will not be actioned.
02001214 No video PiP packets Error outputting Video PiP packets from SD/AVC Card Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
02001215 TS output error (Video FIFO full outputting to internal mux. ASI bitrate may be too low. Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
PiP)
02001216 Audio PLL Not Locked Applies to HD-SDI input. Audio PLL not locked to input. Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
02001217 DSP Object count Applies to SD ICE only. Indicates a discontinuity in generating Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
error ASF packet data.
02001218 BIST error Applies to SD ICE only. Built in self test error reported. Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
02001220 RTP Packets Lost RTP Packets have been lost during Remote Reflex Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
02001221 No SET_RATE No Remote Reflex Set messages have been received for some Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
Messages Received time
02001222 SET_RATE Messages The Remote Reflex Set messages have taken too long to arrive. Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
Expired
02001223 Audio Source Clock The is a problem with the input- audio source not aligned Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 1
Alignment
02001305 Embedded Source 1 Embedded Audio Source selected, but no valid Audio data Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 2
present.
02001306 Embedded Source 2 Embedded Audio Source selected, but no valid Audio data Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 2
present.
02001307 Embedded Source 3 Embedded Audio Source selected, but no valid Audio data Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 2
present.
02001308 Embedded Source 4 Embedded Audio Source selected, but no valid Audio data Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 2
present.
02001309 Embedded Source 5 Embedded Audio Source selected, but no valid Audio data Alarm H.264/AVC (Main) 2
present.
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