Technical Operations Manual
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Messenger VETA Monitor Receiver (MVMR)
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Table of Contents
1. Acronyms ...... 6 2. Introduction ...... 7 2.1. About the Manual ...... 7 2.2. Warranty ...... 7 2.3. Safe Operating Procedures ...... 8 3. GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION ...... 9 3.1. MVMR Description ...... 9 3.2. Key System Features ...... 10 3.3. MVMR Special Attributes and Options ...... 10 3.4. Normal or Ultra-low Latency ...... 11 3.5. Multi-Mode Capability ...... 11 3.6. Multi Program Transport Stream ...... 12 3.7. Genlock Option ...... 12 3.8. Embedded Audio ...... 13 3.9. AES 128/256 Option ...... 13 3.10. Ancillary Data** and AES 128/256 ...... 13 3.11. VETA Mode ...... 13 3.11.1 Narrow Band Operation ...... 13 3.12. Product Control & Status Monitoring Approach ...... 15 3.13. Understanding Configurations ...... 15 4. Hardware Overview ...... 16 4.1. Front and Top Panel Description ...... 16 4.1.1 Local Control Panel ...... 16 4.1.2 Monitor Control ...... 16 4.1.3 RF1 and RF2 ...... 16 4.2. Side Panel Description ...... 17 4.2.1 Power Control ...... 17 4.2.2 DC Power ...... 17 4.2.3 AUD1, AUD2 ...... 18 4.2.4 MISC I/O ...... 18 4.2.5 DVI...... 18 4.2.6 Composite and Component VIDEO Outputs ...... 19 4.2.7 HD-SDI/SDI ...... 19 4.2.8 ASI In ...... 20 4.2.9 ASI Out ...... 20 4.2.10 SYNC ...... 20 4.2.11 LAN ...... 20 4.3. Video Scaler ...... 20 4.4. Back Panel Description...... 21 4.5. Using breakout cables ...... 22 4.5.1 Power Cable w/AC/DC Power Supply ...... 22
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4.5.2 MVMR CTRL Cable ...... 23 5. Initial Check Out ...... 24 5.1. Deploying and Operating the MVMR ...... 24 5.2. MDL with AVC Transmitter ...... 25 5.3. MDL with VETA Transmitter ...... 26 5.4. Using of the On Screen Display ...... 27 6. MVMR Local Control ...... 28 6.1. Introduction ...... 28 6.2. Main Display ...... 28 6.2.1 Main Screen in ASI IN Mode ...... 29 6.2.2 Main Screen in RF IN Mode ...... 30 6.3. Status Menu ...... 31 6.3.1 Signal Strength ...... 31 6.3.2 Decoder Status ...... 33 6.3.3 LAN IP ADDRS Status Display ...... 33 6.3.4 Genlock Locked ...... 33 6.3.5 Number of Programs ...... 34 6.3.6 Selected Program ...... 34 6.4. Setup Menu ...... 34 6.5. Receiver Setup ...... 34 6.5.1 RX Input Source ...... 34 6.5.2 RX Configuration ...... 34 6.5.3 OSD Control ...... 37 6.5.4 Operation Mode ...... 37 6.6. Genlock Setup ...... 38 6.6.1 AVC Genlock On/Off ...... 38 6.6.2 Genlock Offset ...... 38 6.7. Program Setup ...... 38 6.7.1 AVC Program ...... 38 6.7.2 Selected Program ...... 39 6.8. Decryption Setup ...... 39 6.8.1 Decryption Mode ...... 39 6.9. System Menu ...... 40 6.9.1 Network Setup ...... 42 6.9.2 Receiver Version ...... 42 6.9.3 FW Version ...... 42 7. Remote Control ...... 43 7.1. System Requirements ...... 43 7.2. Software Installation ...... 43 7.3. VETA Configurator Functions ...... 44 8. Specification...... 45
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List of Figures
Figure 1 – Efficient Spectrum Utilization ...... 14 Figure 2 – MVMR, Front View ...... 16 Figure 3 – MVMR, Side Views ...... 17 Figure 4 – DVI Connector ...... 19 Figure 5 – IDX V-mount Battery ...... 22 Figure 6 – MVMR Back Panel ...... 22 Figure 7 – Basic MDL Setup ...... 24 Figure 8 – MDL Setup with VETA TX ...... 26 Figure 9 – OSD ...... 27 Figure 10 – Main Menu ...... 29 Figure 11 – Status Menu ...... 32 Figure 12 – Setup Menu ...... 35 Figure 13 – Receiver Setup ...... 36 Figure 14 – Program Setup Menu ...... 40 Figure 15 – System Menu ...... 41
List of Tables
Table 1 – DC Power Connector ...... 18 Table 2 – Miscellaneous connector ...... 18 Table 3 – DVI connector ...... 19 Table 4 – Ethernet Connector ...... 20 Table 5 – Video Scaler Modes ...... 21
List of Appendixes
Appendix A – Default Settings C2-Band ...... 49 Appendix B – Default Settings LS-Band ...... 50 Appendix C – Configuration Map ...... 51 Appendix D – Troubleshooting Section ...... 52 Appendix E – CTRL Cable – MVMR (780-C0465) ...... 53 Appendix F – References ...... 54
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Revision History
Version Date Main Changes from Previous version Created by X1 02-18-2010 Initial Release RM X1A 26-10-2010 LCD Menu changes and decryption are added RM
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1. Acronyms
This section lists and describes the various acronyms used in this document.
Name Meaning 16QAM 16-state Quadrature Amplitude Modulation A/V Audio/Video AES Advanced Encryption System ABS Basic Encryption System (8 bit) COFDM Coded Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing CVBS Composite Video BDC Block-Down Converter FEC Forward Error Correction GUI Graphical User Interface I/O Input/ Output KBaud Kilobaud per second Kbps Kilobits per second M2D Messenger Decoder M2T Messenger 2 Transmitter Mbps Megabits per second MDL Messenger Digital Link MER Modulation Error Rate MPEG Moving Picture Experts Group MVMR Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder NTSC National Television System Committee PAL Phase Alternation Line QPSK Quadrature Phase Shift Keying QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation RF Radio Frequency RX Receiver S/N Signal-to-Noise Ratio THD Total Harmonic Distortion TX Transmitter TS Transport Stream VDC Volts (Direct Current) VR VETA Receiver VT VETA Transmitter VDR VETA Digital Repeater CSM Compact Surveillance Modem UDP User Datagram Protocol VNA VETA Network Adapter
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2. Introduction
2.1. About the Manual
Cobham Surveillance North America (CS NA) User Manuals focus on providing the end user an easy to understand operational instructions to quickly setup and deploy the equipment. The CS NA Technical Operation Manuals focus on the technical details and setup of the equipment. The Technical Manuals also provide a more in depth explanation of the settings and specifications of the equipment that technicians can use to verify the operational status.
This manual provides information on how to operate the MVMR (Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder) as well as pertinent technical information related to the overall system. The manual is divided into three main sections:
Getting started and basic operation This section describes to users how to deploy and use a MVMR unit.
Advanced operation This section describes the operation of the system in more detail, concentrating particularly on advanced use of Local Control Panel and the GUI.
Technical reference This section provides technical specification and control protocol data and will be of interest to those integrating the MVMR into larger systems or using unusual configurations.
The MVMR is pre-configured by CS NA prior to shipment (based on customer requirements), thus is ready to work “right out of the box”. MVMR is supplied with the following cables: MVMR USB Control Cable (780-C0456) AC/DC Power Supply with XLR Power Cable (Optional)
Additional cables and antennas may be delivered by CS NA based on customer application. Contact CS NA for further information.
2.2. Warranty
CS NA offers a 12 month standard product warranty. During this period, should the customer encounter a fault with the equipment we recommend the following course of action: Check the support section of the website for information on that product and any software/firmware upgrades. If fault persists call our support line and report the fault. If fault persists and you are informed to return the product, please obtain an RMA number from the CS NA support department or website and ship the equipment with the RMA number displayed and a description of the fault. Please email the support section the airway bill/consignment number for tracking purposes.
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Depending on the nature of the fault CS NA endeavor to repair the equipment and return it to the customer within 14 days of the item arriving at our workshops. Obviously it is impossible to cater for all types of faults and to manage 100% replacement part availability, and delays are sometimes inevitable. Please contact CS NA for details of packages that can be tailored to meet your individual needs, whether they are service availability, technical training, local geographic support or dedicated spares holdings.
2.3. Safe Operating Procedures
Ensure that the power supply arrangements are adequate to meet the requirements of MVMR product. Operate within the environmental limits specified for the product. Only authorized, trained personnel should open the product. There are no functions that required the User to gain access to the interior of the product. Prior to installing a MVMR unit into the desired target environment, an initial checkout should be performed to ensure proper operation of the unit. The initial checkout consists of configuring a basic MDL (Messenger Digital LINK) wireless link. For detail see the section Error! Reference source not found. of this manual. 3. GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
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3. GENERAL SYSTEM INFORMATION
3.1. MVMR Description
The Messenger VETA Monitor Receiver (MVMR) is a companion product to CS NA’ Encoders and Transmitters providing the highest Video Quality with Ultra-Low Latency and Fast Recovery essential for Wireless coverage of Real-Time events such as Sports and Surveillance Applications. The MVMR combines all the features and capabilities of CS NA’ Messenger 2 AVC HD/SD Decoder with the unique SD capabilities of CS NA’ MPEG-2/4 SD VETA Receiver. This includes end to end system-level latencies of ~44msec when used with CS NA’ Messenger-2 or VETA Encoders/Transmitters.
The MVMR supports direct RF input of standard DVB-T 2K carriers with bandwidths of 6, 7, or 8MHz; additionally, optional VETA 1.25 MHz or 2.5 MHz RF bandwidths with 400 carriers that allow both increased reception range and larger quantity of simultaneous A/V links to operate in the same frequency band. The wider bandwidths provide greater throughput that allow the system to transfer the highest quality video. The standard MVMR is supplied with Dual-Diversity inputs and internal RF Block-Down Converters (BDC-s). The MVMR’s Maximal Ratio Diversity Combiner provides optimum reception in difficult fading and multipath environments. Additionally, the Diversity combining can provide up to 2.5 dB in link performance, increasing the receiver’s sensitivity to -97.5 dBm at 8 MHz bandwidth!
HD & SD AVC Baseline profile decoding is provided with certain additions and exclusions as described in the Specification section below including interlaced support. The MVMR also includes an internal optional low-latency Audio/Video (SD Only) MPEG-2/4 Part 2 Decoder and output circuits that provide composite video and two audio channels. All other outputs are not available in this mode. The AVC decoding mode is compatible with CS NA’ Messenger 2 Series Transmitters.
The MVMR has an integral 8” sun-light readable color monitor that is located on the top of the unit. This monitor provides a SD down-converted output even when the receiver is processing HD. It has a brightness level of 850cd/m2 and a typical contrast ratio of 600:1.
The MVMR includes both DVB-ASI and Ethernet ports for Transport Stream Input/Output (I/O) **. The system also offers a choice of transport protocols with support for AVC/MPEG embedded within a MPEG-2 TS (ASI or IP) and raw H.264 bit streams (IP Only)**. LAN based transport streams can be delivered with either UDP or RTP/UDP Protocols**. A compressed stream can be input from the DVB- ASI interface, and reformatted for IP Streaming** and output at the same time that it is being locally decoded. The Decoder incorporates error resiliency features. In the event of a damaged bit-stream, the Decoder can replace the corrupt slice with skips, and resume decoding at the next NAL unit. Alternatively it can freeze the output until a new I-frame is received.
The Decoder can be set to tune both video and audio by two ways: Auto and PID locking. In Auto mode the unit will self acquire the first MPEG program in the transport stream and the first audio PID listed in the PMT for that Program. For Multiple Program Streams (MPTS), the program number can be selected. Within the selected MPEG program, each of the two audio processors can have an audio PID from that program selected.
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In PID locking mode** the MVMR can be set to select video from a specific PID, and select audio for the 1st and 2nd audio processor from specific setting. This setting can be set manually using numeric PID values. In this mode the MVMR will only decode video or audio that has been manually set. The MVMR can be controlled either through its front-panel control interface or through its USB or LAN** interfaces.
**: In Development. This feature will be supplied as a field FW update, when available.
3.2. Key System Features
The MVMR can be controlled either through its front-panel control interface or through its USB or LAN interfaces.
MVMR is a Handheld HD/SD AVC/SD MPEG-2 Monitor Receiver has a compact design with Local Control & Monitoring and features:
Sunlight Readable 8” Color Monitor Supports DVB-T (6/7/8 MHz) and Narrow-Band* modes (2.5 and 1.25 MHz BW) COFDM Demodulation (*400 or 2K Carriers) Input Frequency: 0.174 to 8.5 GHz (In-Bands) Two Channel Maximal-Ratio Diversity Receiver Provides Ultra-Low-Latency for Real-Time Applications (<44 μsec) when used with CS NA’ Messenger 2 or VETA Encoders and Transmitters HD/SD AVC and SD MPEG-2* Decoding Compact Design with Local Control & Monitoring DVB-ASI and LAN Inputs & Outputs* Supports ISO 13818 Transport Stream Demultiplexing HD-SDI, DVI, Component & Composite Video Outputs Balanced & Un-Balanced Analog Audio Outputs, plus Digital Audio Optional Genlock Capability* Ethernet Port Connectivity (10/100 Mbits/s) for Streaming and Control/Monitoring
*Note: Optional
3.3. MVMR Special Attributes and Options
The MVMR includes several key attributes including:
AVC decoding . Resolution up to 1920x1080 . Frame Rates up to 60 frames per second . Progressive and Interlaced formats
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VETA Mode . MPEG-4 Part 2 SD Decoder . Narrow Band Operation (400 Carrier Mode)
The MVMR includes several options to consider, including:
Normal or Ultra-low Latency Multi-Program Compatibility Ancillary Data** AES BCRYPT 128/256 Genlock Embedded Audio
**Note: In Development
3.4. Normal or Ultra-low Latency
All CS NA Messenger Encoder/Transmitter products include two operating modes that relate to system latency. In “Normal” latency mode CS NA offers full compatibility with conventional digital video products. In this mode, delay will be equivalent to the normal delay found in commercial equipment (250msec to 500msec decoder dependant).
Note: The MVMR currently only supports ultra low latency mode.
The Ultra-low latency mode provides an incredibly low system latency of down to ~44msec plus propagation time! This unique capability provides the fastest response times to time critical situations. The main contributor to normal operating mode latency is the size of the “I” or Intra-Refresh frame and the time it takes for this to travel through the wireless link. The ‘I’ frame is normally 5-7 times larger than the “P” or Progressive frames. In Ultra-low latency mode we perform a non-conventional compression operation. We break-up the I-frame and send it in pieces along with multiple P-frames. This tends to level or smooth the data throughput through our Constant Bit Rate (CBR) wireless link. This allows the latency to be dramatically reduced!
Note that this non-conventional operating mode is part of the MPEG standard. However, it is not universally supported by all commercial vendors because many applications do not need to deal with its complexity.
3.5. Multi-Mode Capability
As the product name implies, the MVMR supports the unique capabilities of both product families. The Messenger VETA Receiver Decoder (MVMR) optionally supports all the features and functions of both the Messenger product line and the VETA product line.
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Additionally, CS NA products can be run in a fully commercial compatible mode*** that ensures a high degree of cross functionality with multiple Vendors’ equipment or the unique operating modes that provide Ultra-Low Latency or multiple links to operating in reception range. This includes: VETA SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Part 10 Video Decoding . Unique ultra-low latency (~44msec end to end) . Commercially compliant mode VETA Narrow Band Mode (2.5 MHz or 1.25 MHz bandwidths) Messenger 2 HD/SD MPEG-4 Part 2 (AVC) Video Decoding . Unique ultra-low latency (~44msec end to end) . Commercially compliant mode**
***Note: Potential Future Option
3.6. Multi Program Transport Stream
Transport Streams containing multi-programs can be decoded. Up to 16 programs can be detected from the PAT table, all others are ignored. Users can decide which program to decode when the decoder is set up for MANUAL under the PROGRAM menu setup (see section 6.7).
3.7. Genlock Option
Genlock is a system which allows the synchronization of two or more video sources, such as cameras. Without this synchronization, switching between sources will result in a momentary loss of image stability while the monitor or other equipment tries to lock itself to the new signal.
In cases where more than one source needs to be displayed within the same picture, the monitor or other device may be forced to switch back and forth from one to the other up to several thousand times per second. Without synchronization between all sources, the images may roll either vertically or horizontally, break up completely, or at a minimum suffer extreme color shifts.
Genlock performs four main functions: vertical, horizontal, frame, and color synchronization. These features are all normal parts of a standard composite video signal, which allows a TV or monitor to display an image properly. A fifth function, field 1 reference, is used mainly in broadcast video. A standardized signal which includes all of these, without any actual video image, is known as black burst. In the absence of a source of true black burst, many Genlock cameras will accept a standard composite video signal instead.
In order to Genlock two video sources, at least one must have a Genlock input. The other signal source may be used as the master, from which the sync signal must be derived.
Genlock can be used to synchronize as few as two isolated sources (e.g. a television camera and a videotape machine feeding a vision mixer (production switcher)), or in a wider facility where all the
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video sources are locked to a single synchronizing pulse generator (e.g. a fast paced sporting event featuring multiple cameras and recording devices). Genlock is optional feature in MVMR only works in the Messenger 2 mode with AVC decoding and can be purchased separately.
3.8. Embedded Audio
The audio on the TS which is decoded by the MVMR is automatically embedded into the SDI output along with the video. There are no controls or selections to enable, this is done automatically if the embedded audio feature has been purchased and enabled. Only two channels are supported and they are mapped to channel 1 and channel 2 on the output. The sample rate supported is 48 KHz. See the SYSTEM MENU under the Optional Features screen to check if embedded audio featured is enabled.
3.9. AES 128/256 Option
Both the Messenger 2 and the VETA product lines optionally support the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) BCYYPT for keys with 128 or 256 bit lengths. The VETA MPEG2 product also includes standard a simple CS scrambling security algorithm called ABS.
3.10. Ancillary Data** and AES 128/256
The Messenger product line as well as VETA has Ancillary Data capability, CS NA specification calls it User Data. CS NA has two implementations of User Data. Consult factory for equipment compatibility before purchasing this option.
3.11. VETA Mode
The MVMR’s VETA operating mode option allows the MVMR to provide complementary processing all the features and functions found in CS NA’ VETA series transmitters including: SD MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 Video Decompression o Unique ultra-low latency (~44 mS end to end) o Commercially compliant mode Narrow Band Mode (2.5 MHz or 1.25 MHz bandwidths)
3.11.1 Narrow Band Operation
CS NA’ VETA products can operate in normal DVB-T at 6, 7, or 8 MHz per channel, or optionally with narrowband transmission at 1.25MHz or 2.5MHz channelization. Since the data throughput is reduced in narrowband mode, especially the 1.25 MHz mode, a MPEG-4 Part 2 encoder option is also provided when the 1.25 MHz option is selected. The MPEG-4 Part 2 provides increased compression efficiency with a slight increase in latency (~100mS end-to-end).
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In narrowband configuration we use approximately 400 carriers, versus about 2000 in DVB-T configuration. A major benefit of using 400 carriers is that fewer carriers give you more power per carrier, which extends the link range! 1.25MHz and 2.5MHz mode are inherently lower in DC power consumption due to the decreased processing requirements. Although fewer carriers are more susceptible to multipath, this is negated by the full time spatial Maximal ratio combining technology that is provided in all of our Receivers.
Efficient Spectrum Utilization - Digital video systems operate in a fraction of the spectrum utilized by typical analogue transmitters, offering up to 8 digital video streams in the spectrum previously used to transmit a single analog channel. CS NA’ VETA products support 1.25 MHz or 2.5 MHz channels in the narrowband configuration or 6-8 MHz channels in the full DVB-T compliant configuration. This compares to up to 25 MHz for a typical analog channel. In addition, digital channels can be located adjacent to each other without a guard band. Analogue systems tend to bleed over their allotted spectrum, requiring several Megahertz of separation between channels at a minimum. As regulatory agencies worldwide reallocate spectrum, it is clear that digital transmission enables more users to co-locate channels in an increasingly crowded RF spectrum.
Figure 1 – Efficient Spectrum Utilization
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3.12. Product Control & Status Monitoring Approach
CS NA Transmitters and Receivers provide programmable presets or configurations that can be set up through special programming software by Administrators. Configurations are selected by the user though M.S. Windows Application programs. Administrators define the configurations for specific applications. Each configuration completely defines all of the Unit parameters including center frequency, output RF power level (for TX only), modulation parameters, Video, Audio, User data and encryption. Field personnel will select specific configuration via pre-determined guidance from the Administrators. Matching the Transmitter operation to the Receiver operation is as simple as selecting the same configuration for both. For example: If the Transmitter is set to configuration #3, then the Receiver needs to be set to configuration #3 for them to operate together. However, in some cases there is a mismatch between TX and RX configurations, e.g. Messenger TX has more configurations than MVMR. A Configuration Map is provided in the Appendixes for this case.
3.13. Understanding Configurations
MVMR equipment features eight or sixteen factory set user selectable and programmable configurations. These allow the user to store the most commonly used channels for quick selection. The Current Config is defined as the number of the currently selected configuration 1 to 16. The Current Config can be changed by loading one of the 16 Config-s in the Main Window of Control Software. The parameters in Current Config-s can be edited in the MVMR menu using the PC Control application. Any modifications made to system settings will be saved in the current Config. All changes are therefore saved permanently.
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4. Hardware Overview
4.1. Front and Top Panel Description
Front Panel view of MVMR is shown in Figure 2.
. Figure 2 – MVMR, Front View
4.1.1 Local Control Panel
Local Control Panel consists of Display (Backlit LCD, Dual line, 16 characters per line) and 4-button keypad (Enter, Control, Up and Down). Control, CTRL, is used to switch between control or status screens or multiple menu item groups Enter, ENTR, is used to switch current submenu. UP and Down Arrows are used to move up and down menu items or option selection within a menu item. Detailed front panel operations are described in Section Error! Reference source not found..
4.1.2 Monitor Control
Monitor Control Keypad is located directly under the Monitor. Controls are Menu, Volume, Brightness and Power On/Off.
4.1.3 RF1 and RF2
RF1 & RF2 – Receiver RF Inputs Connector Type: N-F
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Maximum Operational Input: -20 dBm Damage Level: > = +17 dBm
4.2. Side Panel Description
The Figure 3 shows side views of MVMR unit. All the connectors are described below.
Figure 3 – MVMR, Side Views
4.2.1 Power Control
The Power Switch, located at the top of the Side panel, has three positions: OFF, BATT (run off of battery power) or EXT (run off of external power). Note that this switch has a positive lock feature to prevent accidentally changing its position. To change from one position to the next you need to pull the leaver away from unit prior to repositioning it to the desired location and then release.
4.2.2 DC Power
Mating Connector Type is XLR 4-pin connector, see Figure 3 . The pins are described in the following table.
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Table 1 – DC Power Connector Pin Number Pin Signal Name 1 GND 2 Not connected 3 Not connected 4 +VCC
4.2.3 AUD1, AUD2
Signal: Audio, Balanced Connector Type: XLR-M, 3 pin
4.2.4 MISC I/O
Miscellaneous connector – USB Control and Digital Audio Output** Connector Type – High Density D-Sub, M
**Note: In Development
Table 2 – Miscellaneous connector Pin Pin Signal Name Pin Number Pin Signal Name Number 1 Audio SPDIF AN 14 Not connected 2 Audio SPDIF AP 15 Not connected 3 Audio SPDIF BN 16 RS232 RX User Data 4 Audio SPDIF BP 17 RS232 TX User Data 5 Audio Analog 3P 18 Ground RS232 6 Audio Analog 3N 19 Not connected 7 Audio Analog 4N 20 Not connected 8 Audio Analog 4P 21 USB Dn (Control) 9 Ground Audio SPDIF 22 USB VCC (Control) 10 Not connected 23 USB Dp (Control) 11 Not connected 24 Ground USB (Control) 12 Not connected 25 Ground Audio Analog 13 Not connected 26 Not connected
4.2.5 DVI
Signal: Video, Component Connector Type: DVI-I Socket – Female Note: Can be converted to HDMI (Video Only) with external adapter. (Sold Separately)
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Figure 4 – DVI Connector
Table 3 – DVI connector Pin Pin Signal Name Pin Number Pin Signal Name Number C1 Not connected 11 TX1/3 SHLD C2 Not connected 12 Not connected C3 Not connected 13 Not connected C4 Not connected 14 +5V C5 Not connected 15 Ground 1 TX2- 16 HP DET 2 TX2+ 17 TX0- 3 TX2/4 SHLD 18 TX1+ 4 Not connected 19 TX0/5 SHLD 5 Not connected 20 Not connected 6 DDC CLK 21 Not connected 7 DDC Data 22 TXC SHLD 8 Not connected 23 TXC+ 9 TX1- 24 TXC- 10 TX1+
4.2.6 Composite and Component VIDEO Outputs
VID Signal: Video, Composite Connector Type: RCA-F
Y, Pr, Pb Signal: Video, Component Connector Type: RCA-F
4.2.7 HD-SDI/SDI
SMPTE standardized Serial Digital Interface (High or Standard Definition) Source: Follows active selection of TS source. Connector Type: BNC-F
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4.2.8 ASI In
Inputs MPEG2 or MPEG4 compressed signal. TS: DVB Compliant Connector Type: BNC-F
4.2.9 ASI Out
Outputs MPEG Transport Stream; source is ASI In (loop through) or RF In. TS: DVB Compliant Connector Type: BNC-F
4.2.10 SYNC
Sync is an input is used to ensure coincidence of signals in time at a combining or mixing or switching point. Connector Type: BNC-F Function: Genlock, AVC HD/SD only
4.2.11 LAN
Provided for Ethernet connection; can be used for Video Streaming, updating Firmware and Control. Connector Type: RJ-45
Table 4 – Ethernet Connector Connector Name Connector Type Pin Function Ethernet RJ45 1 Transmit+ Ethernet RJ45 2 Transmit- Ethernet RJ45 3 Receive + Ethernet RJ45 4 NC Ethernet RJ45 5 NC Ethernet RJ45 6 Receive- Ethernet RJ45 7 NC Ethernet RJ45 8 NC
4.3. Video Scaler
Embedded Video scaler converts video signals from one size or resolution to another. When processing HD AVC the composite video comes from an internal Video Scaler. The table below shows details of the scaling and the valid configurations.
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Note: The Video Scaler does not always accurately represent the HD signal. Test patterns with very narrow lines can be distorted by the scaler. However, it does an acceptable job of converting normal video from a camera.
Table 5 – Video Scaler Modes Input Field/ Horizontal Vertical Input Input Input Format {Frame} Scale Scale (576 Output Frame Rate Pixels Lines Rate (720) or 480) 480i, YCbCr, 4:2:2 59.94 Hz 720 480 1 1 No Scale 576i, YCbCr, 4:2;2 50 Hz 720 576 1 1 No Scale 480p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {59.94} 720 480 1 1 480i (Interlace) 576p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {50} 960 576 1 1 576i (Interlace) 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {23.98} 1280 720 480i 59.94 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {24} 1280 720 480i 59.94 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {25} 1280 720 .5625 .8 576i 50 (Interlace) 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {29.97} 1280 720 .5625 .666 480i 59.94 (Interlace) 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {30} 1280 720 480i 59.94 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {50} 1280 720 .5625 .8 576i 50 (Interlace) 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {59.94} 1280 720 .5625 .666 480i 59.94 (Interlace) 720p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {60} 1280 720 .5625 .666 480i 59.94 (Interlace) 1080p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {23.98} 1920 1080 480i 59.94 1080p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {24} 1920 1080 480i 59.94 1080p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {25} 1920 1080 576i (Interlace) 1080p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {29.97} 1920 1080 480i 59.94 1080p, YCbCr, 4:2:2 {30) 1920 1080 480i 59.94 1080i, YCbCr, 4:2:2 50 1920 1080 .375 .533 576i 50 1080i, YCbCr, 4:2:2 59.94 1920 1080 .375 .444 480i 59.94 1080i, YCbCr, 4:2:2 60 1920 1080 480i 59.94
4.4. Back Panel Description
MVMR uses standard IDX V-mount batteries, available from CS NA. CS NA PART Number is 480-004-G for battery and 481-059-G – for the charger. Fully charged batteries have sufficient charge for about 3 hours of typical operation.
Prior to fitting the battery, the user can check the charge status by pressing the battery status button. Red LEDs will light giving a visual indication of the charge status of the battery. All LEDs lit indicates fully charged. 1 LED lit indicates battery is nearly empty.
Fit a charged battery to the MVMR by sliding the battery down-wards until the battery locks into position. The battery can be removed by pressing the battery release button.
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STATUS LED
STATUS BUTTON
Figure 5 – IDX V-mount Battery
BATTERY RELEASE BUTTON
Figure 6 – MVMR Back Panel
4.5. Using breakout cables
4.5.1 Power Cable w/AC/DC Power Supply
Use pigtail Power Cable to connect from a DC outlet to the power connector on the MVMR or AC/DC Power Supply. Contact CS NA for more information. Note: you can wire directly to the DC Power connector to run the MVMR of DC.
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4.5.2 MVMR CTRL Cable
Use 780-C0465 to connect from the MISC I/O D-Sub connector to USB connector on the Personnel Computer (PC) that shall be used to control the MVMR. See Appendix E for detailed information on this cable (DWG #: 100-C0465).
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5. Initial Check Out
Prior to installing a MVMR unit into the desired target environment, an initial checkout should be performed to ensure proper operation of the unit. The initial checkout consists of configuring a basic MDL (Messenger Digital LINK) wireless link.
5.1. Deploying and Operating the MVMR
The MVMR is a digital video receiver-decoder and the following guidelines should be employed when using the equipment. Depending on the RF environment (line of sight or non line of sight) and the power of the transmitter (100mW or 1W), the MVMR will operate at a range typically 300m to 1km from the target transmitter in an urban environment. CS NA has on line Link Analysis Tool (http://www.CS NAinc.com/calc_MDL.asp) which provides a reasonable approximation of the system performance. If the MVMR is being operated inside a building or vehicle, better results may be achieved by using the external antenna function and deploying the antennas to the outside of the building or vehicle. However, losses in the cables will reduce reception range. To prevent damage to the MVMR, it should not be operated too close to the transmitter (within 5m typically, further if the transmitter is greater than (100 mW in power).
Figure 7 – Basic MDL Setup
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5.2. MDL with AVC Transmitter
Figure 7 shows a basic MDL configuration wireless link. The steps necessary to setup the configuration shown are stated below:
Install Omni-directional antennas (or ones best suited for the application) onto the RF IN A and RF IN B ports on the MVMR and one on the SMA RF connector on the Messenger 2 transmitter. Attach the M2T (Messenger 2 Transmitter) power cable and apply +12VDC to the red pigtail and GND to the black pigtail. Ensure power supply can supply at least 1.5A at +12VDC. Attach a composite video source to the BNC video of either TX for SD testing and analog audio source to the XLR input cable’s that is located on the M2T breakout cable. Connect a HD-SDI source to the M2T’s BNC (Female) SDI input for HD/SD AVC testing. If you are using a M2T with factory default set-up groups, then set the first 2 rotary switches on the M2T to the desired preconfigured setting 1 – 20. See Appendix C for matching the M2T’s 20 set- ups with the MVMR’s 16 set-up
Note: Using the M2T as your test TX allows you to check NTSC, PAL, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p with AVC (MPEG-4 part 10) compression. In this mode, all video output ports will be active. The composite output port is driven by an internal video scaler to produce a SD monitor output even when the system is processing SD. See Table 5 for additional information.
Attach the appropriate video output port on the MVMR to its matching video input port of a video monitor. Picture will be displayed on the built-in monitor simultaneously. Attach the audio output port on the MVMR to the input port of an audio amplifier. MVMR also has headphone output located at the lower end of the side panel. Attach the power cable assembly (780-C0451) to the MVMR and AC power source. Turn on the audio/video source and audio amplifier and video display. Turn on the MVMR with the “PWR” switch on the front panel (up is ON). The 2 front LED’s will turn on then off and the front display will light up. Once the MVMR has powered-up, use the front user interface to set the appropriate preconfigured setting to match the transmitter.
If there is no video playing on your display, check the following:
. Ensure that MVMR is RF In Mode. . Ensure the receiver and transmitter configuration numbers are set accordingly to the configuration map. . If not, change the settings on either the transmitter or receiver so they match up. . Ensure the MVMR and the TX is turned ON. . Ensure the video and audio are properly connected to the MVMR and the TX. . If the TX and RX are physically too close to each other, the RX may overload causing no or distorted Video. You may move the TX & RX further apart. . If it persist contact Cobham/CS NA.
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5.3. MDL with VETA Transmitter
Set the equipment as shown in Figure 8. Refer to Corresponding VETA Transmitter manual for interfaces. Turn all the equipment on. Set both MVMR and VETA TX to the same configuration group. If TX and MVMR have default settings, then all the set up parameters will match and the source picture will be displayed on the local and external monitors.
If there is no video playing on your display, check the following: . Ensure that MVMR is RF In Mode. . Ensure the receiver and transmitter configuration numbers are set accordingly to the configuration map. . If not, change the settings on either the transmitter or receiver so they match up. . Ensure the MVMR and the TX are turned ON. . Ensure the video and audio are properly connected to the MVMR and the TX. . If the TX and RX are physically too close to each other, the RX may overload causing no or distorted Video. You may move the TX & RX further apart. . If it persist contact Cobham/CS NA. Using the VMT as your test TX allows you to check NTSC or PAL with MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 part 2 compression. In this mode, the only valid output video source on the MVMR will be the composite output port.
Figure 8 – MDL Setup with VETA TX
The initial checkout described above is simply to check the basic video operation of the MVMR unit. Audio can also be checked by enabling audio in the test TX. See the operator’s manual of the TX that you are using.
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5.4. Using of the On Screen Display
On Screen Display (OSD) tool, shown in Figure 9, is an extremely useful tool for system set-up and diagnostic. The displayed diagnostic data includes a spectrum display, signal to noise data, input power level and frequency. The received spectrum display is useful when checking for interference and signal quality. OSD is available only for MPEG2 mode. After power up, OSD is available only when unit is locked to incoming RF signal. If the lock is lost afterwards, OSD still will be available. When setting a VETA system up, the OSD should be used in the following way. Channel is clear. With the transmitter OFF, check that the channel is empty of interference signals, this is confirmed by ensuring that the reported power in the channel is at –95dBm or lower and that the spectrum is shown as a rounded dome with no obvious spikes or tones. Check Quality of Link. Switch on the transmitter and confirm that SNR is 6 or greater and that power level is at least –92dBm or greater. This represents approximately a 5dB margin. Failure of the link will occur when the power level reaches –97dBm or the SNR reaches 3dB.
Figure 9 – OSD
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6. MVMR Local Control
6.1. Introduction
As with all CS NA Cobham surveillance products, the MVMR uses “Set-Up Configurations”/ “Groups” (Up to 16) to allow the receiver to be completely pre-configured by Administrators prior to deployment. These set-up groups define all of the operating parameters (e.g. frequency, bandwidth, FEC, Decryption On/Off) available to the users. Users on both the TX and RX side only need to be directed to which set- up group number to use. Normally, the TX and RX would each use the same set-up group number. CS NA offers several control options, including local control and M.S. Windows Applications for remote control and status monitoring.
The MVMR’s front panel display and keyboard are used for both local control and status monitoring. The MVMR has a local control panel that allows the selection of up to 16 set-up groups/configurations. Status indicators are provided for RF Signal Strength, Demod lock, SNR, the presence of a Transport Stream, audio, video, data, and Decryption Active. This section describes the various displays and controls that are used for local control. Refer to Figure 10
This section describes the various displays and controls that are used for local control. In general the CTRL button sequences through the top level menus or if in a submenu it will traverse through each of the menu options within the submenu. The ENTR button allows the user to enter a submenu if presented with a choice to do so and it also allows the user to confirm a selection when more than one option is available. In some cases the ENTR button can act as a shortcut and allows the user to jump to a different menu. The UP and DOWN arrows allows the user to choose between various options when presented with them. The following symbol indicates that user has other options to select from.
6.2. Main Display
The flow chart of the MVMR main display is shown in Figure 10. The LCD backlight lights up when the power switch is turned on. It takes an about 5 seconds for unit to boot. The initialization screen displays the product type. After another 5 seconds the display changes to Main Status Display. Depending on the mode that MVMR is in (ASI In or RF In) different menus will be displayed on the Front Panel. The screens are also a little different depending on the format (AVC or MPEG2) of the incoming signal. Pressing the CNTRL button will take you through a series of Select or Status menus. Pressing Enter button takes you into the corresponding submenus.
In general the CTRL button sequences through the top level menus or if in a submenu it will traverse through each of the menu options within the submenu. The ENTR button allows the user to enter a submenu if presented with a choice to do so and it also allows the user to confirm a selection when more than one option is available. In some cases the ENTR button can act as a shortcut and allows the user to jump to a different menu. The UP and DOWN arrows allows the user to choose between various options when presented with them. The following symbol indicates that user has other options to select from.
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Figure 10 – Main Menu
6.2.1 Main Screen in ASI IN Mode
If the unit is in ASI In mode, the main screen will look as shown below for MPEG2 and AVC respectively:
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ASI In, MPEG2
ASI In, AVC
TS: – Transport Stream Present? Next character shows Y when the system is processing a TS and N when it is not.
PRG: – Program Present? ? Next character shows Y when the system detects at least one program in the TS and N when it is not; E – if the program is encrypted. Program is a group of services that includes one or more of audio, video and ancillary data. This is detected in the PAT table of the TS.
ASI IN: – Indicates that the input mode is set to ASI In.
Lower left 10 characters – If Video is Present shows the video format.
VID: – Is Video Present in the Program? Next character shows Y when the system is processing a TS and N when it is not.
6.2.2 Main Screen in RF IN Mode
If the unit is in RF IN mode, the main screen will look as shown below for MPEG2 and AVC respectively:
RF In, MPEG2
RF In, AVC
In RF In mode, every 30 seconds the TS Screen will interchange with the RF Configuration screen, shown in the following Figure:
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CFG: – Displays Configuration Group currently in use. The two digits to the right show the current configuration group (1 to 16).
SS: – Signal Strength. The digits to the right show the RF signal strength as both a bar graph and a level number. The channel with higher Signal Strength is displayed.
RF: – Y/N indicates that the receiver is locked to an incoming signal or not.
ERR: – Error Indicator. There are several reasons for Error to occur, including: TS is not present PMT (Program MAP Table) indicates services that are not present in the TS Incompatible Compression Type , cannot decode the incoming data Internal HW/FW Error, will output a code that is meaningful to factory personnel.
AES: – Y means that the incoming stream is encrypted. To receive and process the stream correctly decryption must be enabled with the correct key. N means that the incoming stream is not encrypted.
6.3. Status Menu
This menu can be accessed from the Main Display by pressing CNTR button once. The last display offers a chance to return to the MAIN menu. The flow chart of MVMR Status Menu is shown in Figure 11.
6.3.1 Signal Strength
If the unit is in ASI mode, this screen is not displayed. When the RX is in RF reception mode this status display shows the signal strength, SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) and Packet Errors of each of two RF channels consequently.
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Figure 11 – Status Menu
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6.3.2 Decoder Status
This screen shows the format of the incoming signal. If the decoder is not locked to incoming signal (no TS present or the TS is not recognized as valid), then UNKNOWN will be displayed. If the decoder is locked then the second line will show the compression type of the Video signal.
6.3.3 LAN IP ADDRS Status Display
The current IP Address is displayed in this screen. If the default DHCP Client is selected then an IP cable (from a network or a standalone PC) must be attached to the LAN input connector (on the rear of the M2D) and it must be on a network or PC which provides DHCP services otherwise no address is displayed but rather a 0.0.0.0. If STATIC addressing is selected then it provides an initial default static address. This address can be changed using an Internet Browser and opening up the M2D web page. The internal web page of the M2D has a “Network” configuration page in which all the parameters associated with addressing can be changed. This is explained in more detailed later in the manual in section 6.9.1
NOTE: Keep in mind you will need to know the current address when upgrading firmware.
6.3.4 Genlock Locked
Genlock is a means to ensure video signals are synchronized; this is an optional feature and is not available on all units. This screen displays Genlock Status. It is only displayed if the unit has Genlock Option available and only functional in AVC format. First shows if the Genlock is locked. The second line shows the current mode (On, Off or Auto), and sequentially the reference signal Video format and decoded Output Video format. Display example is shown below.
Genlock Locked: – shows if Genlock is locked. Mode: – shows the mode and the reference signal/Output signal video format.
Pressing Enter will redirect to Genlock Setup Menu.
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6.3.5 Number of Programs
This screen shows number of programs in current Transport Stream. Pressing the Enter key while in this screen will take you to Program Setup Menu.
6.3.6 Selected Program
This display shows the current selected program and then automatically cycles through PCR, Video, Audio and PMT PID-s for the selected program. The default mode is AUTO in which if there is more than one program it decodes the first program it finds in the PAT table. If the PROGRAM mode is set to MANUAL the user chooses the program to be decoded. This is done from the PROGRAM Setup menu. Pressing the ENTR key while in this display take you immediately to the Program Setup menu.
6.4. Setup Menu
This menu can be accessed from the Main Display by pressing CNTR button twice. The flow chart of MVMR Status Menu is shown in Figure 12. It consists of submenus described below.
6.5. Receiver Setup
If the receiver in ASI Input mode, this will only lead to Setup and then to Main Menu. Flow chart for this submenu is shown in Figure 13.
6.5.1 RX Input Source
In this submenu the user can select the input mode – RF or ASI In.
6.5.2 RX Configuration
In this submenu the user can select the Configurations 1 to 16. Refer to section Error! Reference source not found. for details. The change will take place only after pressing ENTR. Second line displays the frequency in MHz’s.
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Figure 12 – Setup Menu
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Figure 13 – Receiver Setup
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6.5.3 OSD Control
This screen is available only in MPEG2 or MPEG4 in Narrow Band Mode. On-Screen Display (OSD) shows the RF reception status on the composite video signal when the system is processing MPEG2 video. It allows the user to select OFF, On Spectrum A or On Spectrum B by toggling buttons. Enter saves the selection.
6.5.4 Operation Mode
In this mode the user can select Groups Only or Manual Control. If Groups Only is selected, then the control is returned to the Setup Menu. If the unit is set into Manual Control Mode, then the user has an option to change the following parameters:
BDC LO Freq: – This allows definition of the Local Oscillator Frequency of the BDC-s.
BDC LO Side: – This field allows definition of the local oscillator side. Values are either HIGH or LOW side injection. High side injection means the LO is at a higher frequency than the RF. So if ‘RF freq’ – ‘LO freq’ = IF freq, then the IF Freq will be negative or the spectrum will be inverted. The opposite is true for LOW side injection. Selection of these values depends on the BDC-s used. They will vary depending on manufacturer.
RF Input Freq: – RF input frequency at BDC (block down converter) input. The receive frequency can be changed by entering the new desired frequency in this field. In this submenu the user can change the RF Frequency in 0.1 MHz steps. Pressing ENTR will save the frequency in the current configuration.
OFDM Bandwidth: – This field displays the bandwidth of the received OFDM signal. It should be set to the same bandwidth of the transmitter selected from the following values: 6, 7 or 8 MHz or with optional narrow bands 1.25 or 2.5MHz.
OFDM Polarity: – This field displays whether OFDM signal is set to Normal or Inverted Spectrum.
OFDM Guard: – User selects the guard interval which matches the transmitter. Guard interval sizes are selected from the following values 1/32, 1/16, 1/8 or ¼. When in narrow band (1.25 or 2.5 MHz) guard intervals are limited to either 1/16 or 1/8.
BDC Power: – This field determines if DC power is supplied to the BDC-s via the IF Cable. Values are ON or OFF. Caution: Make sure that the IF cable is not shorted prior to enabling DC power.
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6.6. Genlock Setup
This is an optional feature that applies to AVC Decoding only and may not be available in all units.
6.6.1 AVC Genlock On/Off
The first display presents the user with the options to turn Genlock ON, OFF or to AUTO. If the selection is ON and there is no reference signal or incorrect reference on the SYNC input (see section 5.2.6) the red error LED on the front panel lights. Otherwise, if the reference is correct the green LOCK LED on the front panel lights. The Genlock is disabled regardless of type of reference signal on the SYNC input if this mode set to OFF. In AUTO mode Genlock automatically locks if there is a reference signal on the SYNC in which it can lock to.
6.6.2 Genlock Offset
The next two displays are available only if Genlock set to ON or AUTO. They provide the user with an option of adjusting the Genlock signal offset in terms of pixels or lines. The number of pixels or lines is determined by the type of reference signal on the SYNC input.
The remaining displays allow the user to either return to the MAIN menu or to the SETUP menu. Once Genlock has been setup it can be monitored in the STATUS menu, see section 6.3.4. The STATUS menu Genlock screen shows if Genlock is locked, if it is ON, OFF, or in AUTO mode, if a reference signal is present (and the format), and the output video format the decoder is decoding.
6.7. Program Setup
The PROGRAM menu allows the user to choose AUTO or MANUAL mode detection. If decoding a multi-program stream then MANUAL mode offers the user the ability to choose the program to be decoded. For TS with a single program AUTO mode is recommended. If the Transport Stream has multiple programs and the unit is in AUTO mode, then the first program detected (from the PAT table) is decoded.
6.7.1 AVC Program
The flow chart of the Program Setup submenu is shown in Figure 14. Pressing ENTR will take the menu to the following screen:
The user can change the Program Mode in this submenu.
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The next screen is only available in Manual mode. It will display the selected Program number and a message if the decoder is not locked.
Note: If the unit is power cycled and it was previously set for MANUAL program detection it remembers the specific program number it was decoding. Hence if for some reason that particular program number is no longer present then another program number needs to be selected from the “MANUAL PROGRAM” display in order for decoding to continue.
6.7.2 Selected Program
Selected program submenu contains information about the following PID-s: PCR, Video, Audio and PMT. These items are displayed one line at the time and are continuously cycled until the CTRL key is pressed.
6.8. Decryption Setup
This is an optional feature and with exception of ABS, may not be available in all units.
6.8.1 Decryption Mode
This screen allows the user to turn decryption On/Off and select Decryption type. The Decryption can be classified in 3 types depending on the key size – ABS (64 symbols), 128 or 256 bits. The following encryption algorithms are available: B-crypt 128 B-crypt 128+ B-crypt 256 B-crypt 256+ Alink Basic AES 128 AES128+ AES256 AES256+
This will support a wide variety of Transmitters that might have a fewer types of Encryption. The remaining two screens enable the user to return to the SETUP MENU or to the MAIN MENU.
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Figure 14 – Program Setup Menu
6.9. System Menu
The flow chart depicting the System Menu is shown in Figure 15. System Menu displays Versions for Firmware Components, Hardware Version and unit serial number. Most of the screens are self
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explanatory and display versions of different components of the MVMR and information about available features of the particular unit.
Figure 15 – System Menu
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6.9.1 Network Setup
This Menu allows the user to choose either DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Client or STATIC addressing. The default is DHCP Client and it is the most practical one to use, assuming the server network (or PC) to which the MVMR is attached provides DHCP services. The server automatically issues an address to MVMR. The current assigned address can be found under the STATUS MENU (section 6.3) under the second screen. With DHCP Client the MVMR Receiver/Decoder must be attached to the network (or PC) for the address to appear otherwise “0.0.0.0” is displayed. Once the address is known, an Internet Browser can be used to communicate with the MVMR for updating new firmware, changing address configuration or entering codes to enable new features. If STATIC addressing is used the MVMR initially provides a default static address (current assigned address can be found under the STATUS MENU). In order to change the default address you need to note the default address and then establish communication with the PC or network. Use an Internet Browser to open up the MVMR web page. The address and other parameters can be changed under the Network Configuration page.
6.9.2 Receiver Version
This screen will display the following information: serial number, FW version and FPGA version of the receiver block. The versions are displayed on the second line and continuously cycled until CTRL key is pressed.
6.9.3 FW Version
The next screen is the FW version and contains firmware versions labeled DSP, Xil, and Dec. The firmware versions are displayed on the second line one at a time (briefly) and the versions are continuously cycled until the CTRL key is pressed.
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7. Remote Control
The MVMR can be remotely controlled from an IBM PC via either the USB interface or a LAN interface**. Currently, the LAN control is mainly used for Firmware Upgrades. When a MVMR is connected to a computer CS NA’ M.S. Windows control & monitoring SW can be used. As previously stated, CS NA’ M.S. Windows applications provide two (2) levels of access. Level 1 (User- Level) is not password protected. The primary purpose of the User-Level access is to allow field personnel to have the same level of control that is normally available on the equipment’s local control panel and at the same time provide complete visibility of the details of each individual set-up group. Additionally, they will be allowed control access to specific parameters defined in Level 2. Level 2 (Administrator-Level) is password protected and allows administrators complete access and manipulation of all software parameters. Administrators can define set-up groups with specific user defined names. They also have the ability, on a parameter by parameter basis, to grant control to the User-Level of any set-up parameter.
Configuration, control and monitoring of the MVMR units are done by using CS NA’ optional (sold separately) MS Windows-based VR Link Configurator software program. This Graphical User Interface (GUI) program provides the user with a straightforward way to interface to the MVMR units. During normal operation, once a link is established, the Link Configurator GUI does not need to be active and can be disconnected from the unit. The software part number is 630-SW0093*, VR Configurator Application.
**Note: In Development
7.1. System Requirements
The VR Configurator programs has been developed and tested on Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows NT. Although the Link Configurator programs may work properly on other operating systems, only the Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows NT environments have been tested by CS NA. CS NA offers no support or assistance concerning other operating systems.
7.2. Software Installation
The following instructions outline the (630-SW0093) installation process for the Configurator program: Insert provided CD-ROM into computer. Click on ‘setup.exe’ file. This will launch the CS NA_VETA Setup program and several initial setup files will begin to be copied onto the computer. After the initial setup files are copied over, the CS NA_VETA Setup program will prompt the user to close any applications that are running. Once all other programs are exited, click on the ‘OK’ button. The CS NA_VETA Setup program will prompt the user to click on the ‘computer icon’ button to begin installation. If desired, the user can change the destination directory from the default. Click on the ‘computer icon’ button. The CS NA_VETA Setup program will then prompt the user to ‘Choose Program Group’. If desired, the user can change the program group from the default. Click on the ‘Continue’ button.
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After quickly installing the VETA Configurator program, the CS NA_VETA Setup program will put up a window indicating that setup was completed successfully. Click ‘OK’.
In order to be able to communicate with an MVMR Unit using provided USB Control Cable, download USB Driver CP2101. The compressed file is provided on installation CD. Installation wizard will guard you through the process. Refer to Loading USB Drivers document for step by step instructions.
7.3. VETA Configurator Functions
The VETA Configurator programs provide the user access to many different configurations, control and monitoring options. For detailed instructions on using the VETA Receiver Software that is used to control the MVMR refer to 100-M0131 which can be found on CS NA’ WEB site. The Control Software has two levels of control – Administrative and User. Personnel with User level Control can only change 16 preset configurations. Administrator has access to all MVMR receiver parameters. CS NA provides “Default Settings file” that easily can be loaded into the unit. Changes to set-up groups can be made with the VETA Receiver software.
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8. Specification
Monitor 8inch LCD sunlight readable monitor
COFDM RF Input Input Ports: 2 Connectors: SMA-F Input Impedance: 50 Ohms, <1.5:1 VSWR Input Frequency: 0.9 to 8.5 GHz (In-Bands) Frequency Accuracy: (+/-5) ppm
Demodulation DVB-T # of Carriers: 2 K DVB-T Bandwidth: 8/ 7/ 6 MHz DVB-T Guard Interval: 1/32, 1/16, 1/8, 1/4 DVB-T FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6 DVB-T Modulation QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM Optional VETA Narrow BW Modes VETA # of Carriers: 400 VETA Bandwidth: 2.5 MHz or 1.25 MHz VETA Guard 1/16, 1/8 VETA FEC 1/3, 2/3 VETA Modulation QPSK, 16-QAM Threshold: (6, 7, & 8 MHz BW) QPSK ½: <-95 dBm 16-QAM ½: <-89 dBm 64-QAM ½: <-83dBm (Optional Diversity can improve threshold by 2.5 dB) VETA BW Threshold: -100 dBm to -105dBm
Serial Transport Stream I/O General Ports RF, DVB-ASI or LAN IP**, selectable ASI Serial TS Input/Output # of ASI Inputs: 1 , BNC-F # of ASI Outputs: 1 (loop-through), BNC-F Max TS Rate: Up to 150 Mbps LAN/ IP Serial Input/Output** # of Ethernet Ports: 1 , RJ-45 Streaming Format: RTP/UDP; IP Unicast or Multicast Supports MPEG-2 Transport Stream over UDP or RTP Output: DVB-ASI input can be reformatted for streaming and output at the same time that it is being decoded.
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AVC Decoder (Video, 2 Audio) General Compatibility Standard: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 Baseline Profile Plus Interlace Support Bit streams Accepted: AVC video in MPEG TS per ISO/IEC 13818-2 PES packets per ISO/IEC 13818-1 Video Bit Rate: 1 Mbps to 60 Mbps Video Decoder Format @ Frame rate: 1080P @ 60 Hz, 50 Hz, 30Hz, 29.97Hz, 25Hz 1080I @ 30Hz, 29.97Hz, 25Hz 720P @ 60Hz, 59.94Hz, 50Hz 480P @ 60Hz, 59.94Hz, 50Hz 480I @ 29.97Hz 576I @25Hz Display modes supported: Letterbox, Cropped Aspect Ratio: 16 x 9, 4 x 3 (selectable - format dependant) Systems Latency end to end delay: ~44ms (w/Messenger AVC TX Only, mode dependant)
AVC Video Output General Output connectors: Qty 1 HD-SDI, Qty 1 HDMI, Qty 1 Component, (SD Only) - Qty 2 – Composite Output formats supported: 1920 x 1080 Progressive 1920 x 1080 Interlaced 1280 x 720 Progressive 720 x 480 Progressive 720 x 480 Interlaced 720 x 576 Interlaced Frame rates: 60/50/30, 59.94/29.97, 25Hz (progressive/interlaced) (1080p limited to 30 frames per second max) Aspect Ratio: 16 x 9 (fixed: 1080I, 720P) 16 x 9, 4 x 3 (selectable: 480P) Display Modes (selectable): HD: Letterbox**, Cropped, Full SD: Letterbox**, Cropped
HD-SDI (High Definition Serial Digital Interface) Standard: SMPTE 292M Data Bit Rate: 1.485 Gbps # of Serial Outputs: 1 Connector: BNC (x1), female
Embedded Audio (Future Option) Embedded Audio format: SMPTE299M Sample rates supported: 32, 44.1, 48 KHz Sample rate out: 48 KHz
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# embedded Audio: 4 (2 stereo pairs) Audio types supported: MPEG2 layer 1 and 2, or ADPCM (Future Option) Embedded audio control: Selectable, Type/Disable (each pair independently controlled)
Analog Video SD Video format standards: PAL & NTSC Composite # of Analog outputs: 2 Connectors: RCA-F HD/SD Video format standards: Component # of Analog outputs: 1 set (Y, Pb, Pr) Connectors: RCA-F DVI (Digital Visual Interface) DVI Connector: DVI-I Socket - female Note: Can be converted to HDMI (Video Only) with external adapter (Sold Separately)
MPEG-2/4 Video Decoding Compression Standard: MPEG-2 or MPEG-4 Chrominance Profile: 4:2:0 Line Standard: 525 and 625 (NTSC/PAL) Horizontal Resolution: 704, 528, 480, 352 pixels Systems Latency end to end delay: ~40ms for 6,7, or 8 MHz, Narrow BW to ~120 mS (with VETA TX Only, mode dependant) Video Outputs: Composite w/OSD Standards: NTSC (with and without pedestal) or PAL Video Connectors: Qty 2 Composite – RCA-F (One on Front Panel, One on Rear Panel) Output Impedance: 75 Ohms Output Level: 1 Vpp Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 4 MHz, (+/-) 1.5 dB
Audio Decoder Decoder Capabilities: MPEG-1,layers I and II MPEG-2, layer II, NICAM (Veta Mode Option)** MPEG-2 PES Formats: MPEG-2, MPEG-1 Audio Source: Selected Audio Services 1-4
Audio Output General # of Services: AVC Mode: 4 Mono or 2 Stereo Pairs MEPG-2/4 Mode: 2 Mono or 1 Stereo Pairs Analog Audio Out
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Output Type: Balanced, 2 channel pairs (+/-), Left/Right Connectors: Qty 2 – XLR-M Qty 2- p/o High density 15-pin D-sub, female Cable w/Optional connectors: DB-15 to Qty 2 - XLR-M Impedance: 600 Ohms nominal
Remote Operation/Update Interface Type: Ethernet, 10/100 Base-T Connector: RJ45
Serial Remote operation interface Type: USB Connector Part of MISC I/O connector
Power DC Input: +9 to +18 VDC DC Power: 15 Watts
Battery Operation Anton Bauer or IDX
AC Input Option: Via External Power Supply Voltage Range: 100 - 120/ 200 – 240 VAC Power: Maximum – 200 W Frequency: 47 – 63 Hz Line cord: Detachable, 3-prong Cooling: Forced air
General Operating Temperature: 0 ˚C to 50 ˚C Operating Humidity: <95% Non-Condensing
GENLOCK Option (Future Option)** Genlock capability: AVC HD/SD Only Genlock Reference: 480i @ 29.97, Ref NTSC “black and burst” 1080i @ 29.97 fps Ref NTSC “black and burst” or 1080i tri-level sync @ 29.97 fps 1080i @ 30 fps – Ref 1080i tri-level sync @30fps 1080i @ 50 fps – Ref 1080i tri-level sync @50fps 720p @ 50 fps – Ref 720p tri-level sync @ 50 fps 720p@ 59.94 fps–Ref 720 tri-level sync @ 59.94 fps 720p @ 60 fps – Ref 720 tri-level sync @ 60 fps
*: Option **: In Development. This feature will be supplied as a field FW update, when available.
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Appendix A – Default Settings C2-Band
PARAMETER CONFIGURATIONS
Config # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Unit Mode DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T
BDC LO 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200 5200
BDC Side High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High
BDC Gain 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
COFDM BW 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 6Mhz 6Mhz 6Mhz 7Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz
RF Frequency 4400 4700 5000 4400 4700 5000 4400 4700 5000 4400 4700 5000 4400 4400 4700 5000
Modulation GI ¼ 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/32 1/32 1/32 1/16 1/4 1/4 1/4
OFDM Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Polarity
NTSC Format NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC
Blue Screen on Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes no Video MPEG4 deblocking No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Filter On screen OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Display Auto Spect OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Detect
Descrambling OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
LNB Power OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
Power up 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 Video Format
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Appendix B – Default Settings LS-Band PARAMETER CONFIGURATIONS
Config # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Unit Mode DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T DVB-T NB NB NB
BDC LO 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550 2550
BDC Side High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High High
BDC Gain 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2.5 2.5 1.25 COFDM BW 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz 8Mhz MHz MHz Mhz RF Frequency 1755 1802 1850 1755 1802 1850 2200 2300 2400 2200 2300 2400 2345 1802 2300 1802
Modulation GI 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/4 1/8 1/16 1/8 OFDM Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Polarity
NTSC Format NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC NTSC Blue Screen on Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes no Video MPEG4 deblocking No No No No No No No No No No No No No No No Yes Filter On screen OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Display Auto Spect OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Detect Descrambling OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
LNB Power OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF Power up 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 525 Video Format
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Appendix C – Configuration Map M2T Group Number MVMR Group Number M2T Group Number MVMR Group Number GP1 GP10 GP11 GP7 GP2 GP11 GP12 GP8 GP3 GP12 GP13 GP9 GP4 GP10 GP14 GP7 GP5 GP12 GP15 GP9 GP6 GP10 GP16 GP7 GP7 GP11 GP17 GP9 GP8 GP12 GP18 GP7 GP9 GP10 GP19 GP9 GP10 GP12 GP20 GP9
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Appendix D – Troubleshooting Section Fault Action No RF Link • Check if Input Source selected as RF • Check if the following parameters of the Transmitter and corresponding Receiver match: -Frequency and Bandwidth -Guard Interval -Spectral Inversion • Check if the down converters operate correctly: -Correct LO is set -BDC power is On. Poor Link Performance • Interference. Should an interfering RF signal occur on the same frequency the performance of the link will be affected. Remove the interferer or move to an alternative frequency. • Reduced transmit power, ensure that the attenuation setting on the transmitter is appropriate for direct output, or for amplifiers connected. • No Diversity operation. Ensure both down converters are operational. Blue screen or Frozen screen at receiver Check RF/Demod Lock– see “No RF Link” section above. If Demod Lock is OK but Packet errors are not 0 then see section Poor Link Performance above. If the RF/Demod Lock is OK and packet errors are 0 then - Check video is enabled at the transmitter with the proper/matching format. -Check correct unit name is selected at the receiver to match the transmitter. -Check scrambling modes keys are matched. Reduced Image quality •Image quality is affected by the selected horizontal resolution. The image will become progressively softer for each horizontal resolution below the sharpest resolution of 704 pixels. It is advisable to select a horizontal resolution that matches the resolution of the camera. •Image quality is also affected by the video bit rate which can be read from the video bit rate field of the transmitter controller. The standard setting is 2.3Mb/s. However enabling audio, particularly the high quality audio modes, will reduce the video bit rate substantially. Therefore ensure an appropriate audio mode is selected or audio is fully disabled.
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NOTES: REVISIONS ECO REV DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED 1 LABEL FINAL CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH PART NUMBER [780-C0465X1] USING BEST COMMERCIAL METHOD APPROXIMATELY WHERE SHOWN. E1281 X1 INITIAL RELEASE 09/29/09
2 REFERENCE BOM 780-C0465X1 FOR REFERENCE DESIGNATIONS AND PART DESCRIPTIONS.
P1
SL1 CBL1 1
21 USB_Dn WHT
22 USB_VCC RED
23 USB_Dp GRN
24 GND BLK
FIGURE A CABLE WIRING
CABLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. CUT CABLE [CBL1] TO 48.00 ±0.50. TRIM CABLE JACKET AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1. TRIM CABLE SHIELD AND DRAIN WIRE FLUSH WITH CABLE JACKET. STRIP WIRES AND PRE-TIN CONDUCTORS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1.
2. CRIMP A CRIMP PIN [CT1] TO EACH INDIVIDUAL WIRE.
48.00 ± 0.50 0.50 0.100
CBL1
CT1 SL1 FIGURE 1
2. INSERT EACH CRIMP PIN INTO THE SOCKETS OF CONNECTOR [P1] RETAINER ACCORDING TO THE FIGURE A.
3. INSERT HEATSHRINK [SL1] AS SHOWN IN FIGURE A, THEN SHRINK THE HEAT SHRINK. 4. INSTALL THE BACKSHELL ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURER INSTRUCTIONS.
5. LABEL CABLE WITH USB USING BEST COMMERICIAL METHOD.
ENG/TECH R. Manvelyan DWG TITLE
DRAWN GMS Products CABLE, MVMR, EXTERNAL USB ENG SIZE DATE DWG NO REV PROD 09/29/09 100-C0465X1 X1 QC SCALE 1: 1 SHEET 1OF 1
Appendix F – References
For more detailed information on Cobham products described in this manual, download the manuals below from cobham WEB site (www.cobham.com/gms ).
Data Sheet, MVMR 100-DS0326 Technical Operations Manual, MVMR 100-M0147 Operations Manual, VETA Receiver SW 100-M0131 Operations Manual, VETA Transmitter 100-M0089 Operations Manual, M2D Decoder 100-M0134 Operations Manual, M2T 100-M0083 Operations Manual, M2T-C 100-M0084 VETA Receiver Engineering Command List 100-M0151
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