IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders USER MANUAL SCOPUS DOCUMENTS (P/N 100793) (REV. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders USER MANUAL SCOPUS DOCUMENTS (P/N 100793) (REV. 2.
Scopus Video Networks Inc. Scopus Video Networks Ltd. U.S. Offices International Headquarters 100 Overlook Center Drive, 3rd Floor 10 Ha’amal St., Park Afek Princeton, NJ 08540. Rosh Ha’ayin, 48092 USA Israel Tel: (609)-987-8090 Tel: (972) –3-9007777 Fax: (609)-987-8095 Fax: (972) –3-9007888 Email: info@scopusamericas.com Email: info@scopus.net Web: Web: www.scopusamericas.com www.scopus.net DOCUMENT HISTORY VERSION DATE DETAILS Rev. 1.0 April 2005 IRD-2900/1.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders INTRODUCTION Scopus Video Networks Ltd. takes great pride in delivery of its products and makes every endeavor to ensure its clients full satisfaction. On behalf of the whole Scopus team, we would like to extend our congratulations on your investment in the IRD-2900 Series of Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders.
User Manual Front Matter TECHNICAL SUPPORT In case of technical problems with the IRD or one of its components, refer to additional system documentation. Usually, this may assist you to resolve technical difficulties. Call your local distributor for technical support should you be unable to resolve the problem. HOW TO RETURN FAULTY PARTS Before Returning an Item: • Request an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) tracking number from your local distributor.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders Warranty SCOPUS Video Networks Ltd. warrants that the product and any part thereof, including but not limited to spare parts, will, when properly installed, conform to SCOPUS Video Networks Ltd.
User Manual Front Matter CE Certification The IRD-2900 meets all the CE Class A requirements. In order to meet CE requirements, the following cables must be connected on all ASI outputs (when applicable). When cables are connected to these outputs then the device is compliant with the use of FAIR-RITE 0443164151. FCC Compliance Notice Trade Name Scopus Product Name Integrated Receiver Decoder Product Model Number IRD-2900 Series These devices comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The FCC Wants You to Know 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.
User Manual Front Matter TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Overview.................................................................................... 1-1 1.1. 1.2. 1.3. 1.4. 1.5. 1.5.1. 1.5.2. 1.6. 1.6.1. 1.6.2. 1.7. 1.7.1. 1.7.2. 1.7.3. 1.7.4. 1.7.5. 1.7.6. 1.7.7. General Information......................................................................................... 1-1 Highlights and Benefits .................................................................................... 1-2 Applications.........
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.1.2. 3.1.3. 3.1.4. 3.2. 3.3. 3.3.1. 3.3.2. 3.3.3. 3.3.4. 3.3.5. 3.3.6. 3.3.7. 3.3.8. 3.4. 3.4.1. 3.4.2. 3.4.3. 3.4.4. 3.4.5. 3.4.6. 3.4.7. 3.4.8. IRD Front Panel Screen Types .......................................................... 3-2 IRD Menu Tree ............................................................................... 3-8 IRD Menu Operation........................................................................ 3-9 Preset Menu ........
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders Chapter 1 OVERVIEW 1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION The IRD-2900 professional MPEG-2 DVB and ATSC processing platform is designed to meet even most demanding application requirements while maximizing ease of use and flexibility.
User Manual Overview 1.2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.3. APPLICATIONS The IRD-2900 processing platform is a technologically advanced choice for a wide range of applications.
User Manual Overview 1.4. FUNCTIONALITY The TS Router block receives input streams from one of the available sources, for example: QPSK, MPEG-over-IP IN, ASI IN, and routes the selected input to the Master and Slave decoders. Each decoder decodes one program from the input stream, routed by the TS router block, and provides decoded digital audio and video streams. These streams are provided to the Video Router block that would route them to the relevant outputs as well as to the Analog Video Output.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.5. MECHANICAL STRUCTURE The IRD is housed in a rugged industrial enclosure, 1RU by 19" (rack mount). 1.5.1. Front Panel The front panel allows control using a four-way touch pad, an [Enter] key, an [Esc] key, and two programmable [F1]/[F2] keys. Operational commands and parameters are displayed on a graphical LCD. The four-way touch pad allows parameter modification and scrolling through the menus of the embedded VBI.
User Manual Overview 1.5.2. Model Options Each IRD model supports the following interfaces: • DVB-S (QPSK) • MPEG over IP (MPEGoIP) • ASI In this manual all rear panels are shown with the DVB-S interface. Each model has basic-standard features and interfaces as well as features requiring software license to be activated. The MPEGoIP input interface can be supported in all IRD-2900 devices. Figure 1-3 describes the IRD-2961 rear panel with a MPEGoIP input interface.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.5.2.1. IRD-2960 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2960 is a single 4:2:0 Decoder IRD. The IRD-296x family consists of two composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is used for broadcast quality video and the CVBS #2 connector can be used for monitoring. Figure 1-4 illustrates the IRD-2960 rear panel. The IRD-2960 basic features and software-licensed features are described below.
User Manual Overview 1.5.2.2. IRD-2961 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2961 is a single 4:2:0 decoder IRD. The IRD-296x family consists of two composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is used for broadcast quality video and the CVBS #2 connector can be used for monitoring. Figure 1-5 illustrates the IRD-2961 rear panel. The IRD-2961 basic features and software-licensed features are described below.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.5.2.3. IRD-2962 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2962 is a single 4:2:0 decoder IRD. All IRD-296x family consists of two composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is used for broadcast quality video and the CVBS #2 connector can be used for monitoring. Figure 1-6 illustrates the IRD-2962 rear panel. The IRD-2962 basic features and software-licensed features are described below.
User Manual Overview 1.5.2.4. IRD-2963 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2963 is a single 4:2:0 decoder IRD. All IRD-296X family consists of two composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is used for broadcast quality video and the CVBS #2 connector can be used for monitoring. Figure 1-7 illustrates the IRD-2963 rear panel. The IRD-2963 basic features and software-licensed features are described below.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.5.2.5. IRD-2980 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2980 is a single 4:2:0/4:2:2 decoder IRD. The IRD-298x family consists of two composite video interfaces. Both CVBS #1 and CVBS #2 connectors are for broadcast quality video. Figure 1-8 illustrates the IRD-2980 rear panel. The IRD-2980 basic features and software-licensed features are described below.
User Manual Overview 1.5.2.6. IRD-2981 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2981 is a single 4:2:2 decoder IRD. The IRD-298x family consists of two composite video interfaces. Both CVBS interfaces are for service broadcast video quality. Figure 1-9 illustrates the IRD-2981 rear panel. The IRD-2981 basic features and software-licensed features are described below.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.5.2.7. IRD-2990 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2990 is a dual 4:2:0 decoders IRD. The IRD-299x family consists of three composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is for a broadcast quality video of decoder #1. The CVBS #2 can be used for monitoring. The CVBS #3 connector is for broadcast quality video of decoder #2. Figure 1-10 illustrates the IRD-2990 rear panel.
User Manual Overview 1.5.2.8. IRD-2991 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2991 is a dual 4:2:0 decoders IRD. The IRD-299x family consists of three composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 connector is for a broadcast quality video of decoder #1. The CVBS #2 can be used for monitoring. The CVBS #3 connector is for broadcast quality video of decoder #2. Figure 1-11 illustrates the IRD-2991 rear panel. The IRD-2991 basic features and software-licensed features are described below.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.5.2.9. IRD-2992 Interfaces and Features The IRD-2992 is a dual 4:2:0 decoders IRD. The IRD-299x family consists of three composite video interfaces. The CVBS #1 is for service broadcast video quality. The CVBS #2 is for service monitoring and OSD video quality. The CVBS #3 is for an additional service broadcast video quality. Figure 1-12 illustrates the IRD-2992 rear panel.
User Manual Overview 1.6. MANAGEMENT 1.6.1. Local Management The IRD-2900 supports local management using the front-panel or a PC terminal control. 1.6.1.1. Front Panel Control The IRD-2900 front panel provides an easy to use graphical display with a large LCD screen and intuitive control. 1.6.1.2. PC Terminal Control The IRD-2900 supports PC terminal control from a standard PC terminal (over RS-232 or RS-485).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.7. CHARACTERISTICS AND SPECIFICATIONS 1.7.1.
User Manual Overview DVB-DSNG • • • • Constellations: QPSK, 8PSK and 16QAM Frequency range: 950-2150 MHz Symbol rate range: 1-45 Msym/s Two L-band RF inputs with LNB control ITU-T G.703 • ITU-T G.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.7.2. Decoder Outputs FEATURE VIDEO SPECIFICATIONS • Up to 2 decoders in 1RU • Analog video interfaces: - Up to 3 composite - Single S-video • Digital Video Interfaces: - SDI with embedded VBI and audio - Additional SDI with embedded VBI audio • Video Formats: - PAL-B/G/I/M/N/D, NTSC, SECAM L/B/G/K1 - Russian SECAM D/K (composite video only) • Decoding: - 4:2:0 MP@ML (1.5 – 15 Mbps) - 4:2:2 PP@ML (1.
User Manual Overview AUDIO DATA • • • • • • • • • Up to 4 analog audio stereo pairs interfaces Up to 4 digital audio AES/EBU-SPDIF interfaces Up to 4 stereo channels embedded in SDI Modes: stereo, joint stereo, dual channel, single channel Max output level: +18 dBu analog, 0 dBFs digital Gain control: -64 dB to 0 dB/mute Dolby Digital (AC-3) Pass-through Dolby Digital (AC-3) LT/RT downmixing (optional) Linear PCM (SMPTE 302M 2000), Dolby-E Pass-through (optional) • Low speed data: RS-232 up to 115.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.7.4.
User Manual Overview 1.7.5. Compliance FEATURE EMC SAFETY 1.7.6. SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • • EN55013 (CISPR 13) • • • • EN60950 EN55022 (CISPR 22) EN55024 (CISPR 24) FCC part 15 (Class A) CB CB (IEC60950) UL60950 CTUVus Environmental Conditions FEATURE OPERATION STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION Page 1-22 EN55020 (CISPR 20) SPECIFICATIONS • • • • Temperature: 0°C - 50°C Humidity: 5% - 90% (non-condensing) Temperature: -40°C - 70°C Humidity: 0% - 95% (non-condensing) (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 1.7.7. Physical and Power Specifications FEATURE PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS • 1RU unit, 19’’ rack mountable • POWER Dimensions (HxWxD) – 1RU X 19” X 14”/44mm X 482.6mm X 357mm • Weight – 3.5Kg. /7.7lbs.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders Chapter 2 INSTALLATION 2.1. GENERAL INFORMATION This chapter describes the installing the IRD-2900 Series. 2.1.1. Safety Precautions To avoid injury and prevent equipment damage, observe the following safety precautions: 2.1.2. • Do not move or ship equipment unless it is correctly packaged in its original wrapping and shipping containers. • Only Scopus trained personnel can perform service and maintenance for the equipment.
User Manual Installation 2.2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 2.2.1. Site Preparation NOTE If the IRD is to be installed in a standard 19" rack, verify that the rack is fully prepared for the installation. To facilitate easy access during installation and maintenance, leave sufficient space behind the rack. The IRD must be installed within 1.5m (5 feet) from an easily accessible grounded AC outlet, capable of furnishing the required supply voltage as detailed below (see Paragraph 2.4.1).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 2.2.3. Insertion of the DVB-CI Module (PCMCIA) CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE OR INSERT THE DVB-CI MODULE OR THE SMART CARD WHILE THE IRD IS POWERING UP OR INITIALIZING. The figure to the left illustrates the IRD with the DVB-CI module (PCMCIA card) and the Smart Card used to decrypt the incoming signal. The IRD is provided with two PCMCIA slots for up to two DVB-CI modules.
User Manual Installation Table 2-1: IRD-2900 Rear Panel – Connectors and Cables INTERFACE CONNECTOR TYPE CABLE TYPE QPSK Front-end RF IN 75 Ω F-Type RG-6 QPSK Front-end Loop Out Connector 75 Ω F-Type RG-6 MPEGoIP Input RJ-45 FTP Cat 5 Management RJ-45 FTP Cat 5 MPEGoIP/DATA Output RJ-45 FTP Cat 5 Analog Audio Out1 left 600 Ω XLR (balanced) Shielded audio cable Analog Audio Out1 right 600 Ω XLR (balanced) Shielded audio cable Analog Audio Out2 left 600 Ω XLR (balanced) Shielded a
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The IRD supports terminal control from a standard PC through a serial RS-232, RS-485, and GPI cable. Table 2-2 and Table 2-3 detail the pin-to-pin and signal assignments of the RS-232 and RS-485 cables respectively.
User Manual Installation Table 2-4: PIN RJ-45 High Speed Data Pin-Out Description DESIGNATION PIN DESIGNATION 3 Enable (-) 6 Enable (+) 4 Data (-) 7 Clock (-) 5 Data (+) 8 Clock (+) Table 2-5: Audio 3-4 Breakout Cable (Scopus P/N 204346) Pin Out Description PIN DESIGNATION 1 Audio 4 XLR Right (+) 2 PIN DESIGNATION 8 Audio 4 XLR Left Common Audio 4 XLR Left (+) 10 Audio 3 XLR Left Common 3 Audio 3 XLR Right Common 11 Audio 4 XLR Right (-) 4 Audio 3 XLR Right (+) 12 Aud
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 2.4. INITIALIZATION AND CONFIGURATION Prior to turning on the IRD, ensure that all cabling is correct. Ensure that the unit is connected to the mains power supply and grounded according to local instructions. 2.4.1. Electrical Power Connection The IRD is powered by AC power. Connecting the AC power cable to the IRD AC connector makes the ground connection to the IRD.
User Manual Installation 2.4.2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 2.4.5. Performing Serviceability Check After installing, initializing, or configuring the IRD, maintenance checks must be performed to ensure that the unit is serviceable. A video monitor must be connected to the IRD in order to perform the check. Table 2-7 lists systematic instructions for performing a serviceability check.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders Chapter 3 IRD FRONT PANEL OPERATION 3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1.1. Controls and Displays The front panel is used for extensive local control and for monitoring the operation. Figure 3-1 illustrates the IRD-2900 front panel. Figure 3-1: IRD-2900 Front Panel The IRD-2900 front panel contains: • LCD Display The LCD display is a large, easy to use, graphical display.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • Short Cut Keys The short cut keys include the [F1]/[F2] buttons. These buttons are operator–programmable for immediate activation of predefined procedures (in future software version). 3.1.2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.1.2.1. Menu Navigation Screen The Menu Navigation screen enables navigating through the tree structure of the IRD-2900 menu. In this example, the Menu Navigation screen displays the following items: Configuration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1-2 Receiver Stream Service Video Audio Data Conditional Access Unit A. Top line indicates the menu name (Configuration) and the menu hierarchal position (1-2, for example Configuration under the Root menu).
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.1.2.2. Edit Menu Screen The Edit menu screen enables you to select, change or display the value of a parameter or set of parameters. In this example, the Edit Menu screen displays the following items: Stream 1-2-2 1 Decoder Stream Source FRONT-END (QPSK) 2 27MHz Synchronization STREAM PCR A. Top line indicates the menu name (Stream) and the menu hierarchal position (1-2-2, for example Root-Configuration-Stream) in the IRD-2900 Menu Tree.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.1.2.3. Table Menu Screen The Table menu screen displays information about various parameters using a table format. In this example, the Table Menu screen displays the following columns: Name 1 SCOPUS 2{ SCOPUS 3{ SCOPUS 4{ SCOPUS 1 2 3 4 ID 000A 0046 0050 01F7 Type TV TV TV TV Mode FTA FTA CAS CAS A. Top line displays the headers for each table column. B.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.1.2.4. Edit Value Screen The Edit Value screen enables setting up a parameter value. The parameter value can be a number or a string of characters. Each digit or character is set up individually. In this example, the Edit Value screen displays the following information: Pcr1 1062 [Hex] <0000 – 1FFF> A. Top line displays the parameter name (Pcr1). The pencil icon indicates that the parameter value is editable. B. Second line displays the current value of the parameter.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.1.2.5. Select Value Screen (Multiple Choices) The Select Value screen displays a list of selectable items. In this example, the Select Value screen displays the following information: Format 3 PAL 4{ PAL 5{ PAL 6{ PAL M BG D N A. Top line displays the parameter name (Format). The pencil icon indicates that the items are selectable from a list of displayed options.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.1.3. IRD Menu Tree Setup, control, and monitoring of the IRD-2900 operation can be performed locally by using the IRD-2900 Menu. This menu is displayed on the front panel LCD display and is operated using the front panel control keys. The basic tree structure of the IRD front panel menu is illustrated in Figure 3-2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.1.4. IRD Menu Operation To activate the IRD Front Panel Root Menu perform the following: 1. Power up the IRD-2900. The IRD initialization phase begins. The IRD displays the initialization display: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ MPEG-2 I.R. Service1: Initializing Please Wait...
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.2. PRESET MENU The IRD Preset main menu will be supported in future software releases. 3.3. CONFIGURATION MENU The IRD Configuration Main Menu allows configuring parameters, including general operating, control, and setup procedures. The IRD Configuration Main Menu is entered from the IRD Root Menu. To select the Configuration Menu, select the “Configuration” option in the Root Menu (navigate vertically by using the [Up]/[Down] arrow keys and pressing [Enter]).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders Figure 3-3: IRD Configuration Menu Structure IRD - 2900 Root Preset Configuration Status Receiver Stream Service Video Audio Data Conditional Access Unit MPEGoIP Input 1 Decoder Stream Source TV1 Select Video 1 Audio 1 Low Speed Data Port Common Interface General MPEGoIP Input 2 ASI Input-Rate Range TV2 Select Vbi 1 Audio 2 High Speed Data Port BISS Serial Control Port General ASI Output Source Stand Alone Select Video
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.1. Receiver Module Configuration Menu The IRD-2900 series is provided with a wide range of TS interface options. The Receiver Configuration Menu provides access to the relevant receiver module. The following input interface options are supported by the IRD-2900: 1. QPSK RECEIVER CONFIGURATION MENU The QPSK Receiver Configuration menu is used in setting the QPSK receiver parameters for tuning the IRD to the required TS.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • Freq Range – possible frequency ranges: Ku-Band, C-Band, or L-Band The QPSK Receiver Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.3) and is displayed in the following menu format: Receiver 1-2-1 01 Frequency 1.068000 [GHz] 02 Symbol Rate 03 Viterbi Rate AUTOMATIC 04 Spectral Inversion AUTOMATIC 05 LNB Power Supply 06 LNB 22 KHz 07 Freq Drift Compensate 08 LNB L.O.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • SYMBOL RATE SETUP The Symbol Rate parameter must be set in accordance with the satellite transponder symbol rate. The Symbol Rate value can be acquired from the satellite transponder information or can be calculated, with the bit rate information. Symbol Rate 29.818000 [Mbaud] <01.000000 – 45.000000> The available Symbol Rate range is a numeric value between 01.000000 and 45.000000.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders NOTE If the specific Viterbi rate is not provided, selecting the Automatic option enables the IRD to automatically detect the Viterbi rate. • SPECTRAL INVERSION SETUP The Spectral Inversion parameter sets the spectral mode of operation. This parameter is configured according to the information provided from the broadcast head-end or can be set to automatic.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • LNB 22 KHZ SETUP The receiver controls the LNB band by sending a 22KHz signal. When the signal is sent, the LNB uses its High Band Local Oscillator (L.O.). When the signal is not sent, the LNB uses its Low Band L.O. The local oscillator is used to convert the signal from Ku-Band or C-Band to L-Band. Two local oscillators exist one for each band to leverage full spectrum. LNB 22 KHz OFF (Low Band) 2 ON (High Band) 1{ The available options are: • OFF – Low band L.O.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • LNB L.O. TYPE SETUP The LNB L.O. type parameter defines the LNB oscillator type in use. Two standards are generally used: ‘Universal’ and ‘Wide Band’. In addition, the oscillator value can be manually configured. The LNB L.O. type can be acquired from satellite transponder information. Most satellites use the ‘Universal’ type of L.O. unless specified otherwise.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • LNB L.O. FREQUENCY SETUP The LNB L.O. Frequency parameter defines the down converting frequency. The carrier is converted from either Ku Band or C Band to L Band. The LNB L.O. frequency parameter is displayed when the Ku or C-Band is entered from the LNB L.O. type menu. This is used by the IRD to tune the input filters to the incoming signal frequency. LNB L.O. Frequency 09.750000 [GHz] <09.000000 - 20.000000> The available LNB L.O.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • FREQUENCY BAND SCAN COMMAND: The Frequency Band Scan Command allows scanning the selected frequency range if the frequency is unknown. The symbol rate must be known and set in the IRD. The IRD scan the frequency range, while seeking a valid DVB stream. Upon locating a valid DVB stream, the IRD marks the located frequency and service name. Results output either to the RS-232 port (terminal) or Telnet.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.1.2. IP Receiver Configuration Menu NOTES The Configuration Menu for the IP Front-End receiver is activated only when the IP Front-End receiver interface option is installed in the IRD. Make sure all switches and routers are IGMPv2 enabled and that all transport stream sources have unique multicast IP address. The IP Receiver Configuration Menu contains parameters that are used for connecting the IRD to the IP network for connecting to a relevant TS source.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • IP ADDRESS The IP Address parameter defines the IP interface IP address. IP Address 191.025.000.035 The value in each field must be a number between 0 and 255. • NETWORK MASK Network Mask 255.255.255.000 The value in each field must be a number between 0 and 255. • DEFAULT GATEWAY The Default Gateway parameter defines the network default gateway address.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • UDP PORT The UDP Port parameter defines the port number of the transport stream source. UDP Port 02000 <00000 - 65535> The available range is a number between 0 and 65535. GENERAL General • 1 Operational Input 2 Failover Delay 1-2-1-3 01 00000[mSec] OPERATIONAL INPUT The Operational Input parameter defines and activates the primary port. Operational Input 01 <01 - 02> The available range is a value between 01 and 02.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.2. Stream Configuration Menu The Stream Configuration Menu contains parameters that are used for handling the input stream. The Stream Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.
User Manual Front Panel Operation The available options are: • Front-end (QPSK) (if applicable) – Selects the QPSK Receiver Frontend Interface as the source for the input transport stream • Front-end (IP) (if applicable) – Selects the IP Front-End Interface as the source for the input transport stream • ASI – Select the ASI digital input as the source for the input transport stream • Serial RS422 – Selects the RS-422 serial input as the source for the input transport stream NOTE Qualified personnel should
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • ASI OUTPUT SOURCE The ASI Output Source defines the type of output source.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.3. Service Configuration Menu The Service Configuration Menu contains parameter setups for video and VBI services. The Service Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.3.1. TV1 and TV2 Select The TV1 and TV2 Table Menu screen lists the services analyzed from the service descriptor contained in the SDT. The services in the TV1 Select and TV2 Select Configuration are displayed in a four-column table. The TV1 and TV2 table menu is entered from the IRD Service Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.3).
User Manual Front Panel Operation • VIDEO The following figure displays the TV1 Video screen: Video 1 None 2{ Video1 The following figure displays the TV2 Video screen: Video 1 None 2{ Video2 The available options are: • None • Video 1 and Video 2 • AUDIO The following figure displays the TV1 Audio screen: Audio 1 None 2{ Audio1 3{ Audio2 The following figure displays the TV2 Audio screen: Audio 1 None 2{ Audio3 3{ Audio4 The available options are: • None • Audio 1 and Audio 3 • Audio 2 an
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • VBI The following figure displays the TV1 VBI screen: Vbi 1 None 2{ Vbi1 The following figure displays the TV2 VBI screen: Vbi 1 None 2{ Vbi2 The available options are: • None • VBI 1 and VBI 2 3.3.3.2. Stand-Alone Select This feature will be supported in future software release.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.3.3. Preferred Language The Preferred Language Edit Menu screen lists the audio channels available for the received services. The Preferred Language Menu is entered from the IRD Service Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.3).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.3.4. PID Select The PID Select Menu enables you to manually assign a PID number to each elementary stream. The PID Select Menu is entered from the IRD Service Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.3).
User Manual Front Panel Operation The PID Select Service Configuration Edit Menu screen allows viewing and setting up the PID number for the following elementary streams: 1. PCR1 2. PCR2 (if applicable) 3. Video1 4. Video2 (if applicable) 5. Audio1/Audio2 6. Audio3/Audio4 (if applicable) 7. VBI1 8. VBI2 (if applicable) 9. Subtitling1 10. Subtitling2 (if applicable) 11. Low Speed Data 12. High Speed Data 13.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.3.5. Mapping Port to Service The Mapping Port to Service Menu enables you to manually select and configure a service when working with a specific ES table or PMT table. The Mapping Port to Service Menu is entered from the IRD Service Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.3).
User Manual Front Panel Operation The Mapping Port to Service Configuration edit menu screen allows you to view and set up the services for the following options: 1. PCR1 2. PCR2 (if applicable) 3. Video1 4. Video2 (if applicable) 5. Audio1/Audio2 6. Audio3/Audio4 (if applicable) 7. VBI1 8. VBI2 (if applicable) 9. Subtitling1 10. Subtitling2 (if applicable) 11. Low Speed Data 12. High Speed Data 13.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.3.6. General Configuration The General Configuration Menu enables you to configure IRD behavior when locking to a signal. The General Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Service Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.3). The following figure displays the General Configuration menu: General Configuration 1 • Service Strategy 1-2-3-7 AUTO. Call 1st'….
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.4. Video Configuration Menu The Video Configuration Menu contains parameters that set the video decoder mode of operation.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The Video Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.3) and is displayed in the following menu format: Video 1 2 3 4 1-2-4 Video 1 Vbi 1 Video 2 Vbi 2 The Video Configuration parameters are categorized as follows: A. Video 1 This group contains parameters that define the format, lips-sync mode and STC-PCR delay parameters for the video stream for a signal to decoder #1.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.4.1. Video 1 and Video 2 Configuration Options The Video 1 and Video 2 Menu contains parameters for Video 1 and Video 2 (if applicable). These menus are entered from the IRD Video Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.4).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The following paragraphs provide information about Video Configuration options. • FORMAT The Format parameter selects the format of the video signal. Format NTSC (SETUP ON) 2{ NTSC (SETUP OFF) 3{ PAL M 4{ PAL BG 1 5{ PAL D PAL N 7{ SECAM 8{ RUSSIAN SECAM 6{ The available options are: NTSC, PAL M, PAL BG, PAL D, PAL N, SECAM, RUSSIAN SECAM. • INTERPOLATION The Interpolation parameter sets the re-sampling method of improving a digital image.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • MONITOR ASPECT-RATIO The Monitor Aspect-Ratio parameter sets the ratio between the width and height of an image.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • STC-PCR DELAY The STC PCR Delay parameter sets the delay between the System Time Clock (STC) and the IRD clock. The IRD clock is recovered from PCR data to compensate for: • Delay between STC and PCR • Correctly processing the Presentation Time Setup (PTS) • Preventing a buffer underflow STC-PCR DELAY 040 [mSec] <000 - 200> Available delay range is a number from 0 to 200 mSec.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.4.2. VBI 1 and VBI 2 The VBI 1 and VBI 2 Menu contains parameters that define the IRD VBI re-insertion mode of operation. The VBI 1 and VBI 2 Menu is entered from the IRD Video Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.4).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The following paragraphs provide information about the VBI Configuration options. • CC (CLOSED CAPTION) PARAMETER When the Closed Caption (CC) VBI parameter is selected, the following screen is displayed: CC 1 2 Source Line1 1-2-4-2-1 DISABLE 21 When selecting the Source option, the following screen is displayed: Source DISABLE 2{ E.S (EN-301-775) DVB 3{ VIDEO 4{ VIDEO (ATSC A/53) 1 The available options are: • DISABLED – CC is disabled.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • AMOL (AUTOMATIC MEASUREMENTS OF LINE-UPS) When the Automatic Measurements Of Line-ups (AMOL) VBI parameter is selected, the following screen is displayed: AMOL 1 2 3 Source Line1 Line2 1-2-4-2-2 Disable 20 22 When selecting the Source option, the following screen is displayed: Source DISABLE 2{ E.S (EN-301-775) 1 The available options are: • Disabled – AMOL is disabled. • E.S (EN-301-775) – The IRD complies with DVB EN 301-775 AMOL standard. Page 3-44 (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • VITS (VERTICAL INTERVAL TEST SIGNALS) PARAMETER When the VBI Vertical Interval Test Signals (VITS) parameter is selected, the following screen is displayed: VITS 1-2-4-2-3 1 Source INTERNAL 2 Line1 17 3 Line2 18 When selecting the Source option, the following screen is displayed: Source DISABLE 2{ INTERNAL 1 The available options are: • DISABLED – VITS is disabled.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • VITC (VERTICAL INTERVAL TIME CODE) PARAMETER When the Vertical Interval Time Code (VITC) VBI parameter is selected, the following screen is displayed: VITC 1-2-4-2-4 1 Source DISABLE 2 Line1 12 3 Line2 14 When selecting the Source option, the following screen is displayed: Source DISABLE 2{ INTERNAL 3{ VIDEO 1 The available options are: • Disabled – VITC is disabled. • Internal – The IRD re-inserts the IRD uptime.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • WSS (WIDE SCREEN SIGNALING) PARAMETER When the Wide Screen Signaling (WSS) VBI parameter is selected, the following screen is displayed: WSS 1 Source 2 Line1 1-2-4-2-5 E.S (EN-301-775) 23 When selecting the Stream option, the following screen is displayed: Source DISABLE 2{ TV MONITOR 3 E.S (EN-301-775) 4{ VIDEO 1{ The available options are: • DISABLE – Wide Screen Signalling is disabled.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • VPS (VIDEO PROGRAM SYSTEM) PARAMETER When the Video Program System (VPS) VBI parameter is selected, the following screen is displayed: VPS 1 2 Source Line1 1-2-4-2-7 DISABLE 16 When selecting the Source option, the following screen is displayed: Source DISABLE 2{ E.S (EN-301-775) 1 The available options are: • DISABLED – VPS is disabled. • E.S (EN-301-775) – The IRD re-inserts the signal as included in the transport stream in accordance with EN 301-775.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.5. Audio Configuration Menu The Audio Configuration Menu contains parameters that define the audio decoder mode of operation. Figure 3-5 illustrates the IRD Audio Menu Tree structure and the available options: Figure 3-5: Audio Menu Tree IRD-2900 Root Preset Configuration Status Audio Audio # Decoder Mode AC-3 Downmix Mode AC-3 Operational PassThru Sample Rate Analog Output Analog Mixer Musicam 2/0 L,R Custom Mode 0 48.
User Manual Front Panel Operation NOTE The number of Audio Channel Configurations provided in the Audio Configuration menu is dynamic and is set by the configuration of the IRD-2900 unit. The Audio Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.3) and is displayed in the following menu format: Audio 1 2 3 4 Audio Audio Audio Audio 1-2-5 1 2 3 4 The Audio Configuration Menu parameters are all categorized the same: A.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.5.1. Audio # NOTE The following descriptions and options are applicable for all Audio channels. The Audio Menu contains and defines parameters for an audio channel. The Audio Menu is entered from the IRD Audio Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.5).
User Manual Front Panel Operation • AUDIO DECODER MODE SETUP The Audio Decoder mode option allows you to set the following parameters for an Audio channel: Decoder Mode MUSICAM 2{ DOLBY-AC3 3{ AC3 PASSTHRU 4{ LINEAR-PCM 1 5{ AUTOMATIC This menu controls the decoder audio mode; the available options are: • MUSICAM – Sets the audio decoder mode to MUSICAM • Dolby-AC3 – Sets the audio decoder mode for the AC-3 downmix • AC3 Passthru – Sets the audio decoder mode to AC-3 Pass-through • Linear-PCM – Sets
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • AUDIO AC3 OPERATIONAL SETUP The Audio AC3 Operational parameter selects the audio output mode of operation on a specific audio for the Dolby AC-3 processed audio information (for example, Audio 1 output).
User Manual Front Panel Operation • VOLUME The Volume parameter allows you to set the audio volume of the audio channel. A graphical volume display illustrates the volume level. Volume 00 < -64 - 00 [dB] > The available range is a value between –64 and 0. • ANALOG OUTPUT The Analog Output parameter sets mute or play mode in an audio channel output.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • ANALOG MIXER The Analog Mixer parameter allows setting the stereo and mono options of the stereo channels.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.6. Data Configuration Menu The Data Configuration Menu allows setting parameters to handle a data output stream. The Data Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.3). High Speed Data Port is supported in IRD-2960 and IRD-2990 models.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.6.2. High Speed Data The High Speed Data Menu selects the filtering applied to the High Speed Data (HSD PID) information. The High Speed Data Menu is entered from the IRD Data Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.6). The following figure displays the High Speed Data menu: High Speed Data 1 2 3 Tx Clock Tx Direction Layer Filtering 1-2-6-2 08.307692 [Mb/s] MSB -> LSB T.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • LAYER FILTERING The Layer Filtering parameter selects filtering mode to data. Layer Filtering P.E.S PAYLOAD 2 T.S PAYLOAD 1{ T.S PACKET 1{ The available options are: • P.E.S Payload – Strips the header of the packetized elementary stream (PES). • T.S Payload – Strips the transport stream header (first 4 bytes out of the 188 bytes packet) • T.S Packet – Enables the entire transport stream packet (188 bytes) 3.3.6.3.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • OPERATIONAL MODE Displays the currently active mode of operation and allows setting the mode required (using the following Select Value screen). Operational Mode 1 MPEGoIp 2{ MPE The available options are: • MPEGoIp – MPEG-over-IP mode • MPE – IP data (MPE de-capsulation) NOTE When Operational mode is set to MPEG-over-IP, all other items in the IP-Out-Port menu must be configured.
User Manual Front Panel Operation • IP ADDRESS The IP Address parameter allows setting the IP Address of the output port. IP Address 010.008.000.216 The value in each field must be a number between 0 and 255. • SUBNET MASK The Subnet Mask parameter defines the network sub-mask. Subnet Mask 255.255.255.000 The value in each field must be a number between 0 and 255. • DEFAULT GATEWAY The Default Gateway parameter allows setting the network default gateway address.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • UDP SOURCE PORT The UDP Source Port parameter allows setting the source UDP port number. UDP Source Port 02000 <00000-65535> The value is a number between 0 and 65535. • UDP DESTINATION PORT The UDP destination Port parameter allows setting the UDP Destination port number. UDP Destination Port 02000 [Hex] <00000-65535> The value is a number between 0 and 65535.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.7. Conditional Access Configuration Menu The Conditional Access Configuration Menu allows setting the configuration options for the Conditional Access function. The Conditional Access Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.7.1. Common Interface Configuration Menu The Common Interface (CI) menu displays the current status of the IRD-2900 CI slots. The Common Interface menu is entered from the IRD Conditional Access menu (see Paragraph 3.3.7).
User Manual Front Panel Operation • SEND MMI (MAN-MACHINE INTERFACE) COMMAND The Send MMI Command sets and sends the MMI command to the CAM installed in the CI slot. This MMI contains a set of commands that can be sent to the CA application in the Conditional Access Module (CAM). The CAM response is displayed either on the CLI or using OSD on the video monitoring port.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • SEND PIN CODE The Send PIN Code parameter allows setting and sending a PIN code to the CAM. Send PIN Code 1111 <0000 - 9999> 3.3.7.2. BISS Mode This feature will be supported in future software releases. 3.3.7.3. Embedded Mode This feature will be supported in future software releases.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.8. Unit Configuration Menu The Unit Configuration Menu allows setting general IRD parameters.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The Unit Configuration Menu is entered from the IRD Configuration Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.3) and is displayed in the following menu format: 1 2 3 4 Unit General Serial Control Port Ethernet Management Port Licensing 1-2-8 The Unit Configuration Menu parameters are categorized as follows: A. General Allow you to set the LCD contrast value and performing soft reset (see Paragraph 3.3.8.1). B.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.3.8.1. Unit General Configuration Menu The Unit General Menu adjusts the LCD contrast level and provides a soft reset for the device. The Unit General Menu is entered from the IRD Unit Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.8). The following figure displays the Unit General menu: General 1 LCD Contrast 2 Soft Reset The following paragraphs 1-2-8-1 02[LEVEL] OFF provide information about the Unit General Configuration options.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.3.8.2. Serial Control Port Configuration The Serial Control Port Menu allows you to set the serial control port parameters. The Serial Control Port Menu is entered from the IRD Unit Configuration Menu (see Paragraph 3.3.8).
User Manual Front Panel Operation • BAUD RATE 1{ 4800 2{ 9600 3 19200 4{ 38400 Baud Rate [Baud] [Baud] [Baud] [Baud] 5{ 57600 [Baud] 6{ 115200 [Baud] The available options are: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 Baud • ADDRESS Address FFFF [HEX] <0000-FFFF> The available range is a hexadecimal number between 0 and FFFF. 3.3.8.3. Ethernet Management Port The Ethernet Management Port Menu allows setting the Ethernet management port parameters.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders • IP ADDRESS The IP Address parameter displays and allows setting the currently active IP Address of the management port IP Address 010.008.000.216 The value in each field must be a number between 0 and 255. • NETWORK MASK The Network Mask parameter allows setting the network sub-mask. Network Mask 255.255.255.000 The value in each field must be a number between 0 and 255.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4. IRD STATUS MENU The IRD Status Main Menu in the IRD Menu Tree displays the status of the receiver and decoder in the IRD. The IRD Status Main Menu is entered from the IRD Root Menu. To select the IRD status main menu, select the “Status” option in the Root Menu (navigate vertically by using the [Up]/[Down] arrow keys and confirm selection by pressing [Enter]).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders Figure 3-7 illustrates the IRD Status Menu Tree structure and the available options: Figure 3-7: Status Menu Tree IRD - 2900 Root Preset IP Reciever Interface QPSK Receiver Stream MPEGoIP Input 1 Signal Quality MPEGoIP Input 2 Eb/N0 General Link Margin Configuration Status Video Audio Data Conditional Access Unit Quality Video 1 Audio 1 Low Speed Data Port Common Interface Identity Information Vbi 1 Audio 2 High Speed Data
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.1. Receiver Status Menu The Receiver Status Menu displays receiver information. 3.4.1.1. QPSK Receiver Status Menu NOTE The Status Menu for the QPSK Front-End Receiver option is activated only when the QPSK Front-End is installed. The LNB L.O. Frequency parameter is activated when the Ku and C-Band is selected. The QPSK Receiver Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The available options are: • Signal Quality – Qualitative indicator of the received signal C/N relative to the maximum C/N that can be measured without forcing the receiver to saturation. Signal Quality 100 < 000 - 100 [%] > The Available range is a percentage value between 0 and 100.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.1.2. IP Receiver Status Menu The IP Receiver Status Menu displays parameters that are used for connecting the IRD to the IP network for connecting to a required TS source. The IP Receiver Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders GENERAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 General HW Revision SW Version dd/mm/yy.mn Configuration Receive Mode 53 18/04/05 01.01 OK UDP MPEGoIP Packet Size Rx Bitrate Current 188 3.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.2. Stream Status Menu The Stream Status Menu provides an extended menu of status monitoring options on the input stream. The Stream Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.4) and is displayed in the following menu format: 1 2 3.4.2.1. Stream Quality Information 1-3-2 Quality The Quality Menu displays information about the quality of the Input Stream. The Quality Menu is entered from the IRD Stream Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.2).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.4.2.2. Information The Information Menu displays information about the transport stream and network. The Information Menu is entered from the IRD Stream Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.2). The following figure displays the Information menu: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Information Transport Stream Rate Transport Stream ID Original Network ID Network Name 1-3-2-2 045.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.4. Video Status Menu The Video Status Menu displays information about the Video and VBI parameters. Figure 3-8 illustrates the IRD Video Menu Tree structure and the available options: Figure 3-8: Video Menu Tree IRD-2900 Preset Configuration Status Video Video # VBI # Standard Format Frame Rate Chroma Format Resolution Aspect Ratio Bit Rate VBV Buffer Size Decoding Errors Page 3-80 (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders The Video Status Menu provides an extended menu of status monitoring options on Video and VBI data. The Video Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.4) and is displayed in the following menu format: Video 1 2 3 4 1-3-4 Video 1 Vbi 1 Video 2 Vbi 2 The Video Status Menu parameters are categorized as follows: • Video 1 This group displays information about the video for decoder #1.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.4.1. Video 1 and Video 2 The Video 1 and Video 2 Menu displays information about the video format The Video 1 Menu is entered from the IRD Video Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.4).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.4.4.2. VBI 1 and VBI 2 The VBI 1 and VBI 2 Menu displays information about the VBI. The VBI 1 and VBI 2 Menu is entered from the IRD Video Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.4). The following figure displays the VBI 1 and VBI 2 menu: 1 2 3 4 Vbi # Video Fullness E.S Fullness E.S Top Num Lines E.
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.5. Audio Status Menu The Audio Status Menu displays information on the audio channels. The Audio Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.4) and is displayed in the following menu format: Audio 1 2 3 4 3.4.5.1. Audio Audio Audio Audio 1-3-5 1 2 3 1 Audio # The Audio Menu displays information on the audio decoding process. The Audio Menu is entered from the IRD Audio Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.5).
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders When Dolby-AC3 mode is activated, the screen below is displayed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Audio # ID Bit Rate Sample Rate AC Mode 1-3-5-1 DOLBY AC3 128000[Bps] 48[KHz] 2/0 L,R STEREO BS Mode Decoding Errors COMPLETE MAIN 083914 When Linear PCM mode is activated, the screen below is displayed: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Audio # ID Sample Rate Bits per Sample Channel ID Output Mode Decoding Errors 1-3-5-1 LINEAR 48 [KHz] 20 BITS 2 2/0 L,R 0003 NOTE The Channel ID
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.6. Data Status Menu The Data Status Menu displays information about the data input stream. The Data Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.4). High Speed Data Port is supported in IRD-2960 and IRD-2990 models. For these models, the Data Status menu is displayed as follows: 1 2 Data Low Speed Data Port High Speed Data Port 1-3-6 IP-Out-Port is supported in all IRD-2900 models, except for the IRD-2960 and IRD-2990 models.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.4.6.3. IP-Out-Port Status Menu The IP-Out-Port Status Menu provides IP and Port related parameter statuses. The IP-Out-Port Status Menu is entered from the IRD Data Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.6).
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.7. Conditional Access Status Menu The Conditional Access Status Menu displays information about the Conditional Access parameters. The Conditional Access Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.4) and is displayed in the following format: 1 2 3 Conditional Access Common Interface BISS Embedded 1-3-7 NOTE The Conditional Access Status menu is for qualified users only.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders a. SLOT # The Slot # Menu displays information on a CAM in Slot #. The Slot # Menu is entered from the IRD Conditional Access Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.7).
User Manual Front Panel Operation • Supported CA SysID: Displays supported CA SysID.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3.4.8. Unit Status Menu The Unit Status Menu provides identity, version monitoring information, and statuses. The Unit Status Menu is entered from the IRD Status Main Menu (see Paragraph 3.4) and is displayed in the following menu format: 1 2 3 3.4.8.1. Unit Identity Versions Monitoring 1-3-8 Identity The Identity Menu displays information on the IRD hardware. The Identity Menu is entered from the IRD Unit Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.8).
User Manual Front Panel Operation 3.4.8.2. Versions The Version Menu displays information on the IRD software versions. The Identity Menu is entered from the IRD Unit Status Menu (see Paragraph 3.4.8). The following figure displays the Versions menu: 1 2 3 4 Boot Main Main Main Versions Application Application Application Date Application Time 1-3-8-2 00.03 00.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders Appendix A. SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD A.1 DOWNLOADING SOFTWARE USING FTP A.1.1 INTRODUCTION A.1.1.1 IRD SETUP IP Configure the IRD-2900 IP Management Port according to local network specifications. The IRD IP Management is configured from the front-panel by accessing ConfigurationÆUnitÆEthernet Management Port. The IP Management must set the following parameters: IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway. A.1.1.
User Manual Software Download A.1.2 INSTALLATION A.1.2.1 LOADING THROUGH FTP To open an FTP session, perform the following: 1. Click Start. The Start Menu is displayed. 2. Page A-2 From the Start Menu click Run. The Run dialog box is opened. (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3. Type “cmd” in the combo-box and click OK. The Teminal window is opened. 4. Type “ftp ” and press [Enter]. FTP session is opened. See the example below.
User Manual Software Download LOG ON 1. Log on to the IRD with the user name and password, both are empty for the IRD. 2. Reply with [Enter] for both user and password requests. Blank Blank 3. After connecting to the IRD through FTP, type “bin” and Click [Enter]. Bin Page A-4 (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders LOADING THE FILE To load a source file to the IRD from a local PC: 1. Type put and Click [Enter] 2. After Local File, type the file name with the suffix (Notice - the software file name and path in the PC should be known). 3. After Remote File, type ‘/rom/sw_image.bin’. The file must be in the same path!!! File name with Suffix After confirmation, the IRD progress is displayed in a loading screen on the IRD front-panel.
User Manual Software Download A.2 LOADING SOFTWARE TO THE IRD-2900 THROUGH THE SERIAL PORT A.2.1.1 PC CONNECTION TO THE IRD-2900 SERIAL PORT The IRD-2900 can be controlled from a standard PC through a serial RS-232 or RS-485 cable. Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 detail the pin-to-pin and signal assignments of the RS-232 and RS-485 cables, respectively.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders A.2.1.3 OPENING HYPERTERMINAL FROM MS WINDOWS 1.
User Manual Software Download A.2.1.4 DEFINING THE COMMUNICATION When the HyperTerminal starts the window below is displayed, which defines the communication: 1. Type the name of the connection, for example IRD2900. Click OK. 2. Select a PC COM port that is the specific PC COM to which the IRD is connected. Page A-8 (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders 3. Select the Baud Rate this must be identical to the IRD-2900 baud rate parameter. See ConfigurationÆUnitÆSerial Control PortÆBaud Rate. 4. Select Flow Control – None.
User Manual Software Download A.2.1.5 CHECKING PC TERMINAL COMMUNICATION WITH THE IRD After setting the PC - hyperTerminal, the Terminal is opened and you can check the connection to the IRD. Press [Enter]. If you see the word “Root” on the terminal windiw, you have a connection with the IRD. /root> indicates the main path to the IRD. You can also type “help” to see the IRD help commands.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders A.2.2 INSTALLATION: A.2.2.1 LOADING NEW SOFTWARE SEQUENCE 1. After the PC-to-IRD Communication is checked, in the Root directory type command “config/unit/upgrade_sw” and confirm the message by typing “yes”.
User Manual Software Download The IRD erases the previous software version when updating. This process can take approximately 30 seconds (see example). Page A-12 (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders After the previous software is erased, message “Ready For Receive” is displayed. 2. In the HyperTerminal, select TransferÆsend file. 3. Specify to which used protocol to send the software file. It can be “Xmodem” or “1K Xmodem” protocol. NOTE “1K Xmodem” is faster than the “XModem”. 4.
User Manual Software Download 5. Click Send. The loading starts. This may take a few minutes. The status is displayed in the window below or over the IRD front panel main menu. When the process is complete, a confirmation is display, indicating that the file was loaded. Then the IRD performs reboot. 6. Wait until the IRD is finished rebooting with the new software. 7. On the front panel or serial check that the new version is installed. Page A-14 (Rev. 2.
IRD-2900 Series Professional Integrated Receiver Decoders A.2.2.2 LOADING SOFTWARE VERSION THRU IRD BOOT APPLICATION When the IRD is shut down during software download, the IRD startup sequence is set with the boot application. Perform the following: 1. Stop the previous Hyper Terminal sending process and restart standard communication with the IRD. 2. When the IRD starts the BOOT application, the following hyperterminal window is displayed.
User Manual Software Download 3. To use the Boot Application, type “upgrade_sw applic”. The IRD starts to erase and after few minutes the “Ready for Receive...” message is displayed. Continue loading the new version according to the standard procedure. Page A-16 (Rev. 2.
