Ericsson 1553-FGC 101 1010 Uen A User's Guide

MX8400 MultiplexerSoftware Version 5.2.0 (and later) REFERENCE GUIDE 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B

Introduction 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 1-2 1.5.2.3 Rear Panel Indicators...

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding Fault Fault Description Conditional Access CA-Status SimulCrypt ECMG connection down: IP X.X.X.X. Super C

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 5.5.2 Preliminary Checks - Has the MX8400 Multiplexer Failed? The following information is intended to iso

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 5.5.3 Monitoring and Alarm Indicators 5.5.3.1 Front Panel Indicators Table 5.2 lists the front panel ind

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding For each monitored PID, the nCC provides a maximum acceptable period between consecutive transport stream p

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 5.9.2 Power Indicator Unlit When the Multiplexer Power indicator is unlit, fault-find the problem as deta

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 5.9.4 AC Equipment Fuse Replacement Warning! Always disconnect the equipment from the AC supply before rep

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 5-12 Table 5.4 AC Supply Fuse Information Item Specification Fuse Fitte

A Glossary Annex A The following list covers most of the abbreviations, acronyms and terms as used in Ericsson Manuals, User and Reference Guides

Glossary AMOL I and II Automatic Measure of Line-ups I and II: Used by automated equipment to measure programme-viewing ratings. ARP Address Res

Glossary Bouquet A collection of services (TV, radio, and data, or any combination of the three) grouped and sold together, and identified in the S

Introduction 1.1 Terminology In this Reference Guide, the following definitions apply: • MX8400 or MX8400 Multiplexer refers to the product MX8400

Glossary Chrominance The colour part of a TV picture signal, relating to the hue and saturation but not to the luminance (brightness) of the signa

Glossary DCE Data Communications Equipment: Typically a modem. It establishes, maintains and terminates a session on a network but in itself is not

Glossary DSNG Digital Satellite News-Gathering. DSP Digital Signal Processor. DTE Data circuit Terminating Equipment: A communications device that

Glossary Encryption Encoding of a transmission to prevent access without the appropriate decryption equipment and authorization. EPG Electronic Pr

Glossary 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

Glossary IP Internet Protocol: The IP part of TCP/IP. IP implements the network layer (layer 3) of the protocol, which contains a network address a

Glossary JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group: ISO/ITU standard for compressing still images. It has a high compression capability. Using discre

Glossary MEM Multiplex Element Manager: A GUI-based control system, part of the range of Ericsson AB compression system control element products. T

Glossary Multicast An IP mechanism that allows transmission of data to multiple receivers. A multicast can also have several transmit sources simu

Glossary OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex: A modulation technique used for digital TV transmission in Europe, Japan and Australia; more

Introduction Figure 1.1 Front View of the MX8400 Multiplexer [Dual PSU] 1.2.2.2 Product Codes This guide covers products with the marketing cod

Glossary PES Packetised Elementary Stream: A sequential stream of data bytes that has been converted from original elementary streams of audio an

Glossary PRPB Analogue Colour difference signals. Refer to CRCB for an explanation. PROM Programmable Read-Only Memory: A device, which may be wr

Glossary ROM Read Only Memory: A non-volatile storage device for digital data. Data has been stored permanently in this device. No further inform

Glossary 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

Glossary SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol is an Internet protocol used to synchronize the clocks of computers to some time reference. It is a sim

Glossary UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter: A device providing a serial interface for transmitting and receiving data. UDP User Da

Glossary 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B A-20 Y (Luminance) Defines the brightness of a particular point on a TV line. The only signal required fo

B Technical Specification Annex B Contents B.1 Performance Specifications...B-3 B.

Technical Specification 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B B-2 List of Tables Table B.1 MX8400 Performance ...

Technical Specification B.1 Performance Specifications Table B.1 MX8400 Performance Item Specification Multiplexer engine throughput 1 Gbps. Shar

Introduction 1.2.3 Equipment Information Label 1.2.3.1 Contents of Label On the side and rear of the unit there are information labels Figures 1.2

Technical Specification B.2 MX8400 Multiplexer Parameters B.2.1 Transport Stream Parameters Table B.2 Transport Stream Parameters Item Specific

Technical Specification Item Specification Transport streams/GbE connection 256 incoming transport streams per connection. However, the total number

Technical Specification B.2.3 ASI IN 1 – 2 B.2.3.1 Connector Specifications Table B.4 ASI Input - Transport Stream Input (2 off) Item Specific

Technical Specification Table B.5 ASI Transport Stream Output (4 off) Item Specification Safety status SELV Connector designations ASI OUT 1 ASI O

Technical Specification Table B.7 RELAY Connector Specification Item Specification Safety status SELV Connector designation ALARM Connector typ

Technical Specification B.4 Reference Signals B.4.1 Internal Reference Internal reference signals are generated to provide locking and synchroniza

Technical Specification A visual indication of the lock status of the reference is provided. If configured to lock to the studio reference via the

Technical Specification B.5 Service Information Table B.13 Service Information Parameter Description Excess Service Information The multiplexer is

Technical Specification B.6 AC Supply This equipment is fitted with dual wide-ranging power supply suitable for supply voltages of 100-240 V AC

Technical Specification B.7 Physical Details Table B.15 Physical Details Item Specification Height 88.9 mm (3.5 inches) chassis Width 440.0 mm

Introduction 1.3 Summary of Features 1.3.1 Overview The MX8400 MPEG Video/Audio/Data Multiplexer is housed in a 2RU, 19-inch rack mounted unit.

Technical Specification B.9 Compliance3 B.9.1 Safety This equipment has been designed and tested to meet the requirements of the following: EN

Technical Specification B.9.3 CE Marking The CE mark is affixed to indicate compliance with the following directives: DIRECTIVE 2006/95/EC OF THE

Technical Specification B.9.6 Packaging Markings The symbols printed on the outer carton are described below: Handle with care See B.9.3

Technical Specification B.9.7 Materials Declarations Ericsson products are designed and manufactured in keeping with good environmental practice. O

Technical Specification B.9.8 Equipment Disposal B.9.8.1 General Dispose of this equipment safely at the end of its life. Local codes and/or env

Technical Specification • Company • Work Area (select one of the below) - Executive Management - Marketing and Sales - Planning/Engineering -

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C Static Parameters Annex C Contents C.1 Readme First ... C-3

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Static Parameters C.1 Readme First Information relating to Static Parameters associated with setting up the MX8400 ports are given in the appropria

Introduction • Multiplexer output transport streams can be created from any services or components carried on any input transport stream. A single

Static Parameters 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B C-4 Figure C.1 Typical Static Parameter Editor Display

D Conditional Access Annex D Contents D.1 What this Annex Describes ... D-3 D.2 Ov

Conditional Access 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B D-2 D.8.2 Setting up the Output ...

Conditional Access D.1 What this Annex Describes Figure D.1 (repeated in Figure D.10) illustrates a typical nCompass Control display showing connec

Conditional Access The ECM generator is the device that encrypts the Control Word (CW) and generates an ECM required by the Decoders in order to de

Conditional Access D.4 Configuring nCompass Control Equipment Setup D.4.1 Configure CA Types If you are scrambling using only one type of CA, then

Conditional Access Figure D.4 CA Types Dialog Box D.4.2 Set Up an ECM Generator D.4.2.1 Carriage of ECMs for Services Transmitted in the Clea

Conditional Access Table D.2 Set Up an ECM Generator Step Action Result Comments 1 In nCompass Control, Equipment Setup, select the required Phys

Conditional Access D.4.2.4 DVB Simulcrypt ECM Generator Dialog Box: ECM Generator Tab Table D.2 Set Up an ECM Generator (continued) Step Action

Conditional Access D.4.3 Set Up an EMM Generator D.4.3.1 Streaming EMMs to Multiple Output Transport Stream MX8400 Release 5 allows a single EMMG

Introduction • Each multiplexer supports the use of re-multiplexed PCRs (that is all multiplexed services maintain their original program clock re

Conditional Access Table D.3 Set Up an EMM Generator Step Action Result Comments 1 In nCompass Control, Equipment Set-up, select the required P

Conditional Access D.4.3.4 EMM DVB Simulcrypt Injector Dialog Box: EMM Injector Tab Table D.3 Set Up an EMM Generator (continued) Step Action Res

Conditional Access D.4.3.6 EMM DVB Simulcrypt Injector Dialog Box: EMMG<-> MUX Conn. Tab Table D.3 Set Up an EMM Generator (continued) Step

Conditional Access D.5 Configuring the MX8400 Multiplexer Static Parameters The CA settings on the MX8400 Multiplexer are set in the Static Paramet

Conditional Access Figure D.7: MX8400 Multiplexer Properties Table D.4 Configuring the MX8400 Multiplexer Static Parameters (continued) Step Acti

Conditional Access Figure D.8 Static Parameter Editor Table D.4 Configuring the MX8400 Multiplexer Static Parameters (continued) Step Action Re

Conditional Access Step Action Result Comments If the scrambling is being controlled by nCompass Control, set the EIS port to 9000. Check that th

Conditional Access D.6 ECMG Settings D.6.1 Editing the ECMG Settings The ECMG settings are configured in a separate table. Double click on “ECMGs”

Conditional Access Step Action Result Comments If IP Address 1 is the master ECMG, set Main IP to 0 4 Enter the Main IP Can be set to either 1 or

Conditional Access Figure D.10 nCC Display of Typical ECMG and EMMG Connections Table D.6 Connecting the ECMG and EMMG Step Action Result Comm

Introduction • Indicators at the rear panel of the unit indicate the status of the ASI input and outputs. These are described in Section 2.7.5 of C

Conditional Access D.7 Configuring nCC Profile Manager D.7.1 Service/Component Level Entitlement Control Messages D.7.1.1 Select the Service/Com

Conditional Access Figure D.11 ECM Dialog Box [General Tab] D.7.1.3 ECM Dialog Box: Streams Tab Table D.7 Adding Service/Component Level ECMs (c

Conditional Access Figure D.12 ECM Dialog Box [Streams Tab] D.7.1.4 ECM Dialog Box: Private Data Tab Some CA vendors requires private data to g

Conditional Access Figure D.13 ECM Dialog Box [Private Data Tab] D.7.1.5 ECM Dialog Box: Access Criteria Tab Every CA vendor requires an access c

Conditional Access Figure D.14 ECM Dialog Box [Access Criteria Tab] D.7.2 Entitlement Management Messages D.7.2.1 EMM Dialog Box: General Tab T

Conditional Access Figure D.15 EMM Dialog Box [General Tab] D.7.2.2 EMM Dialog Box: Streams Tab Table D.8 Adding EMMs (continued) Step Action R

Conditional Access Figure D.16 EMM Dialog Box [Streams Tab] D.7.2.3 EMM Dialog Box: Private Data Tab Some CA vendors will require private data

Conditional Access Figure D.17 EMM Dialog Box [Private Data Tab] D.7.3 Checking the ECM Generator Status (Scheduling the Profile) Table D.9 descr

Conditional Access D.8 Simultaneous Scrambled and Clear Outputs D.8.1 Overview This configuration produces a cloned output in addition to the mai

Conditional Access Step Action Result Comments # Input ports: Enter the number of input ports. That is, the number of physical connections possibl

Introduction A system dependant delay constant is defined at the system configuration stage. The MX8400 calculates the latency for individual Encod

Conditional Access D.8.4 Creating a Clear Stream The final step is to use nCC Profile Manager [nCC V 6.1] to set up the Multiplexer to produce a c

Conditional Access Figure D.19 Secondary Outputs Dialog Box Note: Extra outputs that are added to a transport stream will always follow the main

Conditional Access 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B D-32 Figure D.20 Three Different Scrambling Situations Scrambling Situation A with shared EC

Conditional Access D.9.3 SCG ID in nCompass Control In nCC, the SCG ID is specified when defining the ECM. Notes: When creating a new ECM, the def

Conditional Access 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B D-34 • The ECM bit rates must be identical. • The ECM service IDs must be identical. • The EC

E Redundancy Modes Annex E Contents E.1 Automatic Link Level Redundancy ...E-3 E.1.1 Scope .

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Redundancy Modes E.1 Automatic Link Level Redundancy E.1.1 Scope The following components support the Redundancy Modes: • MX8400 Multiplexer Main

Redundancy Modes E.1.4 Multiplexer Output Mode Table E.2 Multiplexer Output Mode Configurations Output Mode Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 1 I

Redundancy Modes E.2.3 Monitoring and Switching E.2.3.1 Monitoring • PLR monitors for missing multicasts only • Both primary and secondary netwo

Introduction 1.3.4 Conditional Access 1.3.4.1 DVB CA (Option) • DVB CA, compliant with ETSI TS 103 197 V1.4.1, is supported via two RJ-45 GbE Eth

Redundancy Modes 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B E-6 E.2.4 Alarms E.2.4.1 nCC The alarms raised to an nCC in the event of a missing multicast ar

F IP Protocols Annex F Contents F.1 IP Protocol Stack ...F-3 F.1.1

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IP Protocols F.1 IP Protocol Stack F.1.1 Mapping of MPEG-2 TS Packets The mapping of MPEG-2 TS packets into IP data frames is done in the IP-OUT m

IP Protocols F.1.3 RTP Layer The RTP layer is optional, and will add an 8 byte RTP header to the new packet. This header contains a sequence numbe

IP Protocols F.1.7 IP Overhead The IP overhead calculation when mapping MPEG-2 TS packets into IP frames is shown in Table F.1. Table F.1 IP Overh

IP Protocols 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B F-6 Figure F.3 Editing Stack Download Ports

G ProMPEG FEC Support for IP Streaming Annex G Contents G.1 Introduction...

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ProMPEG FEC Support for IP Streaming G.1 Introduction The ProMPEG Forward Error Correction (FEC) scheme is designed to recover lost or corrupted pa

MX8400 Multiplexer ENGLISH (UK) - READ THIS FIRST! If you do not understand the contents of this manual. DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Also, tr

Introduction 1.4 Role of the MX8400 Multiplexer 1.4.1 The MX8400 Multiplexer as an iSIS 8000 Solution Component The MX8400 Multiplexer is a compo

ProMPEG FEC Support for IP Streaming G.3 Configuration of ProMPEG FEC Outputs G.3.1 ProMPEG FEC Mode When ProMPEG FEC is enabled this setting all

ProMPEG FEC Support for IP Streaming G.3.4.3 Column only Overheads: Overhead = L + (D * L) = 1 + 1 (D * L) D Worst c

ProMPEG FEC Support for IP Streaming 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B G-6 G.4.4 Size of the Matrix The final decision to be made is the size of mat

H Setting up the SFN Functionality Annex H Contents H.1 SFN Adapter Functionality [MX8400/SWO/SFN]... H-3 H.1.1 Ov

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Setting up the SFN Functionality H.1 SFN Adapter Functionality [MX8400/SWO/SFN] H.1.1 Overview The addition of SFN adapter functionality within th

Setting up the SFN Functionality MIP: x Sync PID x FEC x STS x Pointer x Mega-frame: x video x audio x video x …..

Setting up the SFN Functionality Note: Reflex, Remote Statistical Multiplexing and Dynamic Remultiplexing are not affected by the SFN functionalit

Setting up the SFN Functionality Caution! The GPS Interface Card can only be fitted in Slot 6. The card will not work in any other slot and raises

Setting up the SFN Functionality Figure H.4 Transport Stream Tabbed Dialog Box H.3.3 MIP Insertion Select the PSI SI Tab and check the MIP table

Introduction The unit is designed for mounting in a 19-inch rack. The equipment operates from a forced air-cooled power supply unit contained within

Setting up the SFN Functionality H.3.4 Static Parameters There are a number of Static Parameters associated with the SFN Adapter and GPS Interface

Setting up the SFN Functionality Table H.1 SFN Related Static Parameters Name Setting Comments Reference Clock Source GPS NTSC Reference Clock T

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I PSIG Support Annex I Contents I.1 Program Specific Information Generator (PSIG) ...I-3 I.2 Why do I Need PSIG?

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PSIG Support I.1 Program Specific Information Generator (PSIG) The PSIG interface is a ETSI defined spec that enables PSI/SI to be inserted in the

PSIG Support Figure I.1 Static Parameters: PSIG Ports I.3.2 Configuring PSIG Click OK to the PSIG Port selection in the Static Parameters Edito

PSIG Support Figure I.2: Static Parameters: Editing PSIG Ports Caution! If you are using PSIG, turn off the nCC PSI/SI. 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B

PSIG Support 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B I-6 I.4 Alarms/Reported Faults I.4.1 Correct Operation The best confidence measure that it is workin

J BISS Support Annex J Contents J.1 What this Annex Describes ... J-3 J.2 Overview

Introduction 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 1-14 For pin-out information, see Chapter 2, Installing and Powering Up. For specifications of the con

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BISS Support J.1 What this Annex Describes This chapter describes the procedure for configuring nCompass Control (nCC) v6.15.0.8524 (and above) wi

BISS Support A Conditional Access Table (CAT) is present in the multiplex for BISS Mode 1, although the table is empty as no Entitlement Management

BISS Support Figure J.1 Popup Menu For Service To Set The Session Word On Table J.1 Setting the Session Word (continued) Step Action Result Co

BISS Support Figure J.2 Location of the BISS Session Word Control [Properties>Advanced Tab] Table J.1 Setting the Session Word (continued)

BISS Support J.3.3 Setting The Scrambling Method Table J.2 Setting the Scrambling Method Step Action Result Comments 1 In nCompass Control, Prof

BISS Support 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B J-8 Figure J.4 Control To Configure Scrambling Method Table J.2 Setting the Scrambling Method (c

2 Installing and Powering Up Chapter 2 Contents 2.1 Introduction...

Installing and Powering Up 2.7.3 MX8400 Multiplexer Rear Panel... 2-14 2.7.4 MX8400 Multipl

Installing and Powering Up 2.17.7 Powering Down ...2-34 List of Fig

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Installing and Powering Up 2.1 Introduction 2.1.1 General This chapter provides configuration and connection information for planning the installa

Installing and Powering Up 2.2 Preliminary Checks 2.2.1 Mechanical Inspection When taking delivery of an MX8400 Multiplexer, check the equipment

Installing and Powering Up Installation should be in accordance with the following instructions and should only use installation accessories recomme

Contents 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 2011-10-07 iii Contents Chapter 1: Introduction This c

Installing and Powering Up 2.3.7 Ventilation 2.3.7.1 Airflow Warnings! Never push objects of any kind into the openings of the equipment as they

Installing and Powering Up 2.3.7.2 Temperature Monitoring Unit Temperature Monitoring The equipment has an over-temperature (>50°C) alarm which

Installing and Powering Up 2.5 Connecting up the MX8400 Multiplexer Warning! Do not move or install equipment when still attached to the AC supply

Installing and Powering Up 2.6.2 AC Equipment Fuse In addition to the fuse in the supply cable plug (if appropriate) there is a power supply fuse l

Installing and Powering Up 2.6.3.3 AC Supply Cord Warning! Do not route AC supply cords where they likely to be walked on or pinched by items plac

Installing and Powering Up 2.6.4.2 Technical Earth Figure 2.3 shows the location of the Technical Earth spade connector. Figure 2.3 Location of

Installing and Powering Up 2.7 Signal Connections 2.7.1 Scope of This Section This section describes the physical attributes of the signal connec

Installing and Powering Up Figure 2.5 MX8400 Multiplexer Connections MX8400 Multiplexer MULTIPLEXER CARD (S13512) ETHER

Installing and Powering Up 2.7.4 MX8400 Multiplexer Connectors Figure 2.6 and Table 2.2 identifies the connectors at the rear panel of the MX8400

Installing and Powering Up Ident Legend Connector Type Indicators Refer to … 15 1 16 ASI IN 2 BNC In Active Profile Off - Not in use; Green – Locke

Preliminary Pages Introduction This Reference Guide provides instructions and information for the installation, operation of the MX8400 Multiplexer

Installing and Powering Up 2.8.1.2 Activity and Speed Indications Each Ethernet connector has associated indicators which indicate the Activity an

Installing and Powering Up 2.8.1.4 Output Mode Table 2.6 Output Mode Configurations Output Mode Description Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 41 Ind

Installing and Powering Up Table 2.7 Static Parameters - Data Port Table Name Description IPAddress/Subnet Mask IP setting for each of the Ethern

Installing and Powering Up Table 2.8 Static Parameters - Editing Data Port IO Mode Name Description Input Mode Data input port mode Bidirectional/I

Installing and Powering Up Table 2.10 Ethernet Input Reported Faults Fault Fault Description Missing PID 12345 SourceIP X.X.X.X DestinationIP X.X.

Installing and Powering Up Table 2.12 ASI IN Interface Indicators ASI Inputs in Active Profile ASI Inputs on the nCC Physical Map but not in Act

Installing and Powering Up Table 2.14 ASI OUT Interface Indicators State Indication Comment Off No output Green Output on, not scrambled Yello

Installing and Powering Up Table 2.16 Ethernet CA 1 and 2 Interface Indicators State Indication Comment Left Indicator (as viewed from the connecto

Installing and Powering Up Name Description Value SCS Port SCS port number 0 SCS IP SCS IP address 0.0.0.0 external EIS flag Sets internal/ext

Installing and Powering Up 2.12 Ethernet Control 1 & 2 2.12.1 Overview 2.12.1.1 Functional Description The Ethernet control ports are used to

Preliminary Pages Associated Documents The following manuals/guides are also associated with this equipment: Ericsson Part Number Original Part No,

Installing and Powering Up 2.12.2 Static Parameters Table 2.21 lists all the static parameters associated with the Control Ports function. Table 2

Installing and Powering Up 2.13 RELAY Connector The RELAY connector provides alarm/fault status monitoring. This is available via a 9-pin, D-type f

Installing and Powering Up 2.15 HSYNC Clock Reference 2.15.1 Overview 2.15.1.1 HSYNC IN (2 off) The HSYNC IN analogue input enables external vid

Installing and Powering Up When external reference is selected, the reference output is the same line standard as the input HSYNC. When the interna

Installing and Powering Up 2.16 Upgrading the MX8400 Multiplexer The MX8400 Multiplexer software can be upgraded without removing the MX8400 from

Installing and Powering Up To power up the MX8400, perform the following: 1. Switch on the local AC supply (or supplies if dual PSUs are fitted) to

Installing and Powering Up 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 2-34 2.17.7 Powering Down To power down the MX8400 Multiplexer, switch off the local AC

3 Hardware Options and Software Licenses Chapter 3 Contents 3.1 What’s Available ...

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Hardware Options and Software Licenses 3.1 What’s Available 3.1.1 Option Functions The basic MX8400 Multiplexer functionality can be enhanced with

Preliminary Pages Warnings, Cautions and Notes Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Th

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Table 3.2 Purchasable Software Options Marketing Code: MX8400/SWO/… MUX DVBCA DVBCA/EXT SFN Option Addition

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Functionality is provided for the detection and display of transport stream lock on the ASI input. Input dete

Hardware Options and Software Licenses 3.2.3 nCompass Control (v6.3) Associated Menus 3.2.3.1 MX8400 Properties Page Double click a device icon i

Hardware Options and Software Licenses 3.2.3.2 ASI Module Properties Page The ASI Module Properties page can be displayed when an ASI Option module

Hardware Options and Software Licenses A transport stream carried via the Ethernet Data GbE output interface may also be sent via an ASI output por

Hardware Options and Software Licenses 3.3 RJ-45 Ethernet Option Card with ProMPEG FEC (MX8400/HWO/PROFEC) 3.3.1 Overview 3.3.1.1 Introduction Th

Hardware Options and Software Licenses • 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps supported (full duplex only, both ports must be same speed) • Supports both UDP a

Hardware Options and Software Licenses 3.3.1.4 Output Ports • Maximum of eight output streams - up to eight can be ProMPEG FEC output streams • S

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Table 3.9 Module (MX8400/HWO/PROFEC) Indicators State Indication Comment Left Indicator (as viewed from t

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Figure 3.6 MX8400 Properties Page with an MX8400/HWO/PROFEC Option Module Fitted 3.3.3.2 MX8400/HWO/PROFEC

Preliminary Pages Contact Information Support Services Our primary objective is to provide first class customer care that is tailored to your specif

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Figure 3.7 MX8400/HWO/PROFEC Option Module Drop-down Dialog Boxes Ports There are a number of ports assoc

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Figure 3.8 MX8400/HWO/PROFEC Option Module Transport Stream Settings 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 3-15

Hardware Options and Software Licenses 3.4 Conditional Access (MX8400/SWO/DVBCA[/EXT]) The MX8400 is capable of DVB scrambling its outputs without

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Item Specification Entitlement Management Message Generator (EMMG) There is support for Entitlement Managemen

Hardware Options and Software Licenses Caution! The location of the GPS Interface option card is restricted to option card slot 6 (see Figure 3.1).

Hardware Options and Software Licenses 3.5.1.4 Configuration The GPS option card is configurable via static parameters to allow the user to select

Hardware Options and Software Licenses 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 3-20 Table 3.16 GPS Interface Module Input Failure Alarms (Redundant Config

4 Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control Chapter 4 Contents 4.1 Setting up the IP Address...

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Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control 4.1 Setting up the IP Address 4.1.1 Connecting the Terminal With the help of the following inform

Preliminary Pages 2/1553-FGC 101 1014 Uen B 2011-10-07 viii Technical Training Ericsson provides a wide range of training courses on the ope

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control The netmask can be specified directly or a value of 0.0.0.0 can be specified, in which case the va

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control The nCompass Control is required to configure the MX8400. Monitoring can be done using nCompass Equ

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control • Generation of MPEG-2/MPEG-4 Program Specific Information (PSI)1 including Program Association T

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control 4.5.2.2 Statistical Multiplexing The major features of statistical multiplexing are: • Uses varia

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control The system responds to variations in the criticality of the source pictures so that the MX8400 is

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control Table 4.4 Suggested Bit rates for Various Programme Types (Mbps) Resolution (pixels) Sport News Fi

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control 4.5.5.4 Minimum and Maximum Bit rates 4.5.5.4.1 Minimum Bit rate Configuring the minimum bit rat

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control It is not advisable to group together all sports or news material. However, in most situations, the

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control 4.7 Setup MX8400 Multiplexer Multiple Output Transport Streams 4.7.1 Introduction Multiple Outpu

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control Figure 4.2 IP Properties Page Note: Each Transport Stream from the Multiplexer must have a uni

1 Introduction Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Terminology...1-3 1.

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control 4.8 Setup ASI Monitoring for Each Output Transport Stream 4.8.1 Overview Each MX8400 Multiplexer

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control 4.8.2.3 Set up a Secondary Output for the Transport Stream The next step is to set up a secondary

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control The process has two steps: 1. Use the nCC Profile Manager to deselect the required PSI/SI to be g

Operating the Multiplexer using nCompass Control 4.10 Set up Single Program Clock Reference (Remultiplexed Input) 4.10.1 Incoming Transport Stream

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5 Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding Chapter 5 Contents 5.1 Introduction...

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Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 5.1 Introduction This chapter provides the instructions for routine inspection, cleaning and maintenance o

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding Do not attempt to service this product as opening or removing covers may expose dangerous voltages or othe

Preventive Maintenance and Fault-finding 5.4.2 Levels of Continuing Ericsson Service Support For systems support you can choose either Gold Busines