INSTALLATION GUIDE ECX-200 DVB-C Cable Processor English design for TV 1
Content 1. Introduction 2. Unpacking the unit 3. Connections and indications 4. Settings 5. About remultiplexing 6. Installation and Configuration examples 7. SW options 8. SNMP 9. Technical specification 10.Declaration of conformity 11.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an A2B Electronics product. The ECX-200 is a revolutionary solution for reception and modification of QAM transmitted TVcontent into various transmission formats for cable-TV and SMATV. The ECX-200 is delivered with hardware and software that supports DVB-C reception, MPEG2/MPEG4 H.264 AVC, ASI output, VSB RF modulation with NICAM or A2 audio, SNMP Interface, IP control and management. All hardware needed for upgrade with software options is available from the start.
2 Unpacking the unit Following components are included in the package: Amount 1 1 2 Description ECX-200 Cable Processor Installation guide Front panel screws NOTE! There is no SW CD, nor any Control Software CD. The unit is delivered with all necessary SW embedded including web server for control and settings of the unit. Every unit is quality controlled by us before delivery. Should any items be missing when unpacking, please contact our support service (see page 3 for contact info).
3 Connections and indications Common Interface slot Antenna in DC in A/V out Power on indicator QAM Rx error indicator ASI in Access/Tx error indicator ASI out Ethernet port (RJ 45) for control, settings, IPTV out and SNMP Front panel view of ECX-200 RF out Rear panel view of ECX-200 Common Interface Insert your Common Interface Conditional Access module into this slot Power on indicator Green light indicates that power is on.
3 Connections and indications (continued) A/V out *) Connection for monitoring or to an RF modulator. ASI in *) Input for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) for high speed transport stream reception. ASI out Output for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) for high speed transport stream transmission. DC in Connect a DC voltage to this input (6-10V). *) Optional function i.e. SW Options is needed NOTE! We recommend to use only A2B original power supply for correct functionality and life cycle.
4 Settings (continued) 4.1 TCP/IP settings for Windows XP (setting your PC to 192.168.0.19) Click ”Start”, select ”Control panel” and select ”Network connections” and then select “Network and Internet settings”.”Right click” on [Settings for local network] and select [Properties]. In Properties click [Internet protocol (TCP/IP)] and select [Properties]. Select [Use this IP adress] and write: 192.168.0.19 and select [Net mask] 255.255.255.0. Click [OK] and then click [Close].
4 Settings (continued) 4.3 EXM Web Control Interface 4.3.1 System menu The following [System] menu should appear when you connect to the ECX-200. The [System] menu contains basic information about current settings and SW options. Menu buttons for [Input], [Output], [IPTV], [Service management], [CI] and [Upload] are available at the top of the menu.
4 Settings (continued) IP address settings (continued) Setting new static IP address in the ECX-200 Connect your PC to each EXM unit after that you have done all other settings in the units and change to a specific IP address for every unit. A recommendation is to use from 192.168.0.21 and higher. NOTE! Almost every switch/router use 192.168.0.1 as default IP address so make sure you don’t use the same IP address in any ECX-200 unit. To continue settings press [Input] 4.3.
4 Settings (continued) We suggest that you consult your service provider for correct parameters for each multiplex you want to receive. Click [Output] to continue with the output settings. 4.3.4 Output settings ASI mode The output selection ASI disables all RF modulation on the outputs and all selected services will be transmitted only through the ASI output connector. ASI is a high speed interface for digital TV transport streams. Use this output mode if you run IPTV out.
4 Settings (continued) 4.3.4 Analogue mode (cont) If you click on the “Advanced settings” text line you can do settings for [Country], [Video system], [Audio system], [Audio dual mono] and adjust [Mono subcarrier level] and/or [Stereo subcarrier level] if necessary. When [Audio dual mono] is selected you have to set Audio language for the correct priority of sound. In the scroll list for [Mono subcarrier level] and for [Mono subcarrier level] you can also switch the subcarrier(s) to Off.
4 Settings (continued) 4.3.4 Analogue mode (cont) It is possible to select scaling of the picture format to fit with connected TV sets. This is handled in the [Video conversion] drop down list where it’s possible to choose between the different types. [Video WSS] (Wide Screen Signalling) is available in the video for signalling of the aspect ratio to be displayed by the TV sets. [Bitrate] can be set and this sets the bitrate at the ASI output. NOTE! Refer to the table in page 17 about correct values.
4 Settings (continued) COFDM mode (SW option) For [COFDM] (DVB-T) output you can select Output channel (E2 to E69) or Frequency and Output signal attenuation (0 to -31dB). You can also select bandwidth (6,7 or 8 MHz). For max recommended output bitrate see page 17. Click [Set] to save settings. COFDM modulation settings are 2k, 64QAM, FEC 7/8, GI 1/32 Click [Service management] to select service(s) and or create new multiplexes. 4.3.
4 Settings (continued) In the menu section Available services all services the unit receives, both from the [Tuner input] and from the [ASI input], are listed. To select the service or services you want as output, mark services under [Available services] by clicking the line where the service is presented and then click the “Set digital” button. A “X” should appear in the “Dig” column. Do the same to choose a service as “Analogue out”.
4 Settings (continued) 4.3.5 LCN settings Before starting, ensure that you have selected the correct [Logical channel type] (see page 14).For setting the LCN (Logical Channel Number) you click on the [+] sign under the column named [Options]. In the box under the label [Logical channel number] you write the LCN number you want for the service you have chosen and click the [Set] button. NOTE! LCN shall only be set in EXM units with outgoing muxes. LCN is not supported in all DVB receivers i.e.
4 Settings (continued) 4.2.6 IPTV output (SW option) This menu allows for settings required to transmit a digital-TV transport stream as IPTV. IPTV output is optional and can be ordered separately as a SW option (see chapter 7, SW Options). For IPTV out you have to set [UDP/RTP] values for Port and Address, e.g.: IP address 239.192.0.10 and Port 1234. In the ”Bitrate” box you can choose bitrate for the IPTV TS out. The maximum value is 55Mb/s. Click [Set bitrate] to save settings.
5 About remultiplexing To be sure that you don’t exceed maximum bit rate for an output MUX, please control that you don’t select to many services. If you run a third party SNMP program you can monitor the Output bitrate and see that the outgoing bitrate is not too high. See Chapter 8 for more information about SNMP. The table below gives max bit rates for COFDM and QAM out from ECX-200.
6 Installation and Configuration examples The ECX-200 can be installed either as a stand alone unit (Wall mount kit for single EXM unit) or in a base unit (EBU-100). Before connecting power to the ECX-200, make sure that all other connections have been made. A coaxial cable of good quality with an F-connector should be connected from the cable network to the antenna input and another one from the RF output to the cable TV network.
6 Installation and Configuration examples (cont.) 6.1 Configuration examples: Network settings COFDM out, Mux #1 ECX-200 #1 192.168.10.21 ECX-200 #2 192.168.10.22 ASI VSB RF out ECX-200 #3 192.168.10.23 ASI VSB RF out COFDM out As you can see the Network ID and Original Network ID (ONID) should be the same in all units and preferable the same ID as the Main terrestrial operator are using (in Sweden Teracom and they use 8945 as ONID).
6 Installation and Configuration examples (cont.) 6.1 Configuration examples: Network settings COFDM out, Mux #2 ECX-200 #4 192.168.10.24 ECX-200 #5 192.168.10.25 ASI VSB RF out ECX-200 #6 192.168.10.26 ASI VSB RF out COFDM out As you can see, the Network ID and the Original Network ID (ONID) is the same as in the units in MUX #1. The only difference is that all units in this Mux has other Transportstream ID than in MUX #1 (here also chosen as the last digits in the IP address).
6 Installation and Configuration examples (cont.) 6.2 Configuration examples: Network settings QAM out, Mux #1 ECX-200 #1 192.168.10.21 ECX-200 #2 192.168.10.22 ASI VSB RF out ECX-200 #3 192.168.10.23 ASI VSB RF out QAM out As you can see the Network ID and Original Network ID (ONID) should be the same in all units and preferable the same ID as the Main Cable operator use (in Sweden ComHem are using 41001 as Network ID).
6 Installation and Configuration examples (cont.) 6.2 Configuration examples: Network settings QAM out, Mux #2 ECX-200 #4 192.168.10.24 ECX-200 #5 192.168.10.25 ASI VSB RF out ECX-200 #6 192.168.10.26 ASI VSB RF out QAM out As you can see, the Network ID and the Original Network ID (ONID) is the same as in the units in MUX #1. The only difference is that all units in this Mux has other Transportstream ID than in MUX #1 (here also chosen as the last digits in the IP address).
6.2 Set Top Box. To be able to run QAM or COFDM together with some Set top boxes in order to avoid the message ”New channels found”, due to NIT and SDT update, you have to do the installation in the ESX/ETX/ECX-200 Head end according to the following instructions: 1.Make sure there is no QAM or COFDM signal out from the Head end during the installation/modification. 2.Make all settings in all units including Network settings and LCN. 3.
6.1.3 Installation of ECX-200 units through a switch with DHCP with possibility for remote management over VPN connection between office and Head end. ECX-200 connected through a switch with DHCP VPN connection NOTE! If you have questions about how to set up the VPN connection ask your network administrator for detailed information.
7 SW options It is possible to upgrade your ECX-200 with one or more SW options. Below you can read about available options. For price list, contact your distributor, see www.a2b.se , Partners. In the System menu you can see what SW options are presently available in your ECX-200. 7.1 EXM-Basic, Basic Functionality If you have purchased a ESCX-200 without any SW options you have this basic entitlement which include DVB-C input and analogue output. ASI output is available. ASI input is disabled.
7 SW options (continued) 7.8 EXM-CL, CryptoLITE This SW option allows you to encrypt output channels in a mux with Cryptoguard, without any need for an encryption server. For more information please contact Cryptoguard, phone +46-(0)971-10735. To encrypt a service, select the service and then click on ”Add Service(s)”.
7 SW options (continued) 7.9 EXM-SC, Simulcrypt This SW option allows you to encrypt a Mux in an EXM unit. When this SW option is uploaded to the unit a new menu will be available (see below). NOTE! Does not include the encryption equipment such as encryption server, SMS etc.
7 SW options (continued) 7.9 EXM-SC, Simulcrypt (cont.) The setup of encryption of services with Simulcrypt is described below: 1. Make the necessary connection between the EXM unit and the encryption server. For more information about [Server configuration], please refer to your provider of the CA system. As you see it’s possible to have different CA server for ECM and for EMM. 2. When connected to a CA server and that server is running you click on the line with the ”Running server” you want to use.
8 SNMP With FW from version 1.22 and later in the ECX-200 you are able to use the SNMP Interface for monitoring the ECX-200. To enter the SNMP menu on the unit, write: /snmp.html after the IP address in the web browser. Example: 192.168.0.20/snmp.html In the [SNMP agent] part of the menu you can start the SNMP agent, select Listen port, Read community, Write community. In the [SNMP traps] part of this menu you can select Dest. Address (IP address to the PC that is listening), Dest. port and Community.
9 Technical specification ECX-200 DVB-C Cable processor Connectors and Interfaces Control and IP out connector RF input connector RF output connector ASI input connector ASI output connector CAM connector LED Indicator lights SNMP Interface A/V out connector RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT F female, 75 Ω F female, 75 Ω BNC female, 75 Ω BNC female, 75 Ω PCMCIA (5 VDC) Power on, QAM/Rx error, Tx/Access error RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT 3,5 mm 4 pole QAM modulation (SW Option) QAM modes Symbol rate MER (at RF out) DVB complianc
ASI input (SW option) – output ASI bit rate Max payload bitrates: Input bit rate Output bit rate PCR restamping PSI/SI management Remultiplexing Graphical User Interface (GUI) 270 Mbit/s 55 Mbit/s 55 Mbit/s Yes Yes Yes *) *) *) The input, output and throughput bitrate is highly dependent on the type of application that is running in the unit.
10 Declaration of Conformity The document for Declaration of Conformity you will find at www.a2b.se. Further information at www.a2b.se.
11 Glossary DVB Digital Video Broadcasting (Standardization body) MPEG-2 Compression format for digital TV MPEG-4 Compression format for digital TV (SD and HD) H.
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