a2b ESX-200 Installation Manual

3. Connections and indications 4. Settings 5. About remultiplexing 6. Installation 7. Technical specification 8. Declaration of conformity 9. Glossary English

revolutionary solution for reception and modification of satellite transmitted TV- content into various transmission formats for cable-TV and SMATV. The ESX-200 is delivered with hardware and software that supports DVB-S/S2 reception, MPEG2/MPEG4 H.264 AVC, ASI output, VSB RF modulation with NICAM audio, IP control and management. All hardware needed for upgrade with software options is available from the start. See section 7 for more information. ESX-200 can be upgraded for enhanced functionality and various formats for transmission and processing of digital-TV content by upgrade of its firmware. Software options will be available from A2B Electronics, please ask us for the specifications and complete price list of all options. A2B Electronics AB Phone: +46 (0)141 229115 E-mail: [email protected] Also visit our web site www.a2b.se for further support. English

Amount Description 1 ESX-200 Satellite Processor 1 Installation guide 2 Front panel screws Every unit is quality controlled by us before delivery. Should any items be missing when unpacking please, contact our support service (see page 3 for contact info). English 2. Unpacking the unit Important information about power supply to ESX-200 To avoid problems with ESX-200 and/or EPP-100 it is very important that both DC plugs on the EXM power cord are fitted into the EPP-100, i.e. each EXM unit needs to be fed from two DC outputs from the EPP-100. (See picture to the right).

for control, settings and IPTV out Access/Tx error indicator Antenna in RF out ASI out QPSK/8PSK Rx error indicator Power on indicator Front panel view of ESX-200 ASI in DC in Rear panel view of ESX-200 3. Connections and indications Common Interface slot A/V out Common Interface Insert your Common Interface Conditional Access module into this slot Power on indicator Green light indicates that power is on. Rx error Red light indicates that the receiver is not locked to the satellite transmission. Access/Tx error Red light indicates that the smart card is not authorised or analogue output signal is missing Ethernet port Ethernet for connection to a PC or handheld device with web browser Antenna in Connect your outdoor unit (LNB) to this input. RF out Connection to Cable TV or SMATV network.

server allowing standard web browsers (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera etc.) to connect to the unit for settings and management. No controller software is needed. The ESX-200 has by default a static IP address for connecting your PC to the unit. The ESX-200 is delivered with IP address: 192.168.0.20. First time installation requires that you set a static IP address on your computer. For example set your PC to IP address: 192.168.0.19 and Net mask: 255.255.255.0 3. Connections and indications (continued) A/V out *) Connection for monitoring or to an RF modulator. ASI in *) Input for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) for high speed transport stream reception. ASI out Output for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) for high speed transport stream transmission. DC in Connect a DC voltage to this input (6-10V). *) Optional function NOTE! We recommend to use only A2B original power supply for correct functionality and life cycle. Warranty will be void in case of damages caused by power supplies not supplied by A2B.

Click ”Start”, select ”Control panel” and select ”Network connections” and then select “Network and Internet settings”.”Right click” on [Settings for local network] and select [Properties]. 4. Settings (continued) In Properties click [Internet protocol (TCP/IP)] and select [Properties]. Select [Use this IP adress] and write: 192.168.0.19 and select [Net mask] 255.255.255.0. Click [OK] and then click [Close]. NOTE! For PC with other Operating Systems (OS) than Windows, please consult the Owners manual for your PC for [IP/Network settings]. 4.2 Connecting your PC to ESX-200 Connect the ESX-200 to a DC power supply (EPP-100). See section 6 for installation. Next connect your PC to the ESX-200 with a network cable. Start your web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, Opera etc.) and write the IP address 192.168.0.20 in the address field in your browser.

4.3.1 System menu The following [System] menu should appear when you connect to the ESX-200. The [System] menu contains basic information about current settings and entitlements. Menu buttons for [Input], [Output], [IPTV], [Service management] , [CI] and [Upload] are available in top of the menu. 4.3.2 IP address settings The ESX-200 is set to an default IP address from factory (192.168.0.20 ). However, it is possible to change the IP address and/or the Netmask and/or the Gateway. This is an important function when you install two or more EXM units in a Head End and want to connect all units together through a switch or a router. 4. Settings (continued) Current settings Contains information of current input and output signals, if the tuner is locked to a signal, serial number and firmware revision. Entitlements Entitlements are software options that are available in this unit (e.g. output signal format, input signal entitlements etc.) System options This menu contains current IP address for the ESX-200. [Reset unit] gives a possibility to restart the unit at any time.

Setting new static IP address in the ESX-200 Connect your PC to each EXM unit after that you have done all other settings in the units and change to a specific IP address for every unit. A recommendation is to use from 192.168.0.21 and higher. NOTE! Almost every switch/router use 192.168.0.1 as default IP address so make sure you don’t use the same IP address in any ESX-200 unit. To continue installation press [Input] 4. Settings (continued) 4.3.3 Input settings Select the modulation type you want to receive. If you choose DVB-S2 you also can select between QPSK, 8PSK or 16 QAM. Choose fixed or universal LNB. Set the Polarisation. Voltage, FEC and 22 kHz tone you normally set to “Auto” if you have connect the ESX-200 to an Universal LNB or a switch with same functionality as a Universal LNB. Note! Inverted spectrum is sometimes used in C-band transmissions and is set automatically by auto detection.

ASI The output selection ASI disables all RF modulation on the outputs and all selected services will be transmitted only through the ASI output connector. ASI is a high speed interface for digital TV transport streams. Use this output mode if you run IPTV out. Under [ASI options] you can select the output bitrate which is the same bitrate as for IPTV out. Analogue The selection [Analogue] is set as factory default as RF output . You can select output [Channel name] (E2 to E69) or [Frequency] within steps of 1 kHz (for example 306,167 MHz). Country specific settings can be done by selecting [Country]. By selecting a specific country, transmission standard and languages are automatically preset. [Audio language] gives you the choosen language if there is more than one language ín the received signal. Subtitling type, subtitle priority and subtitle charset can be selected. 4. Settings (continued) Finally enter the correct Symbol rate and click on [Set] and then the Transponder frequency and click [Set]. Click on [Reload settings] for the settings to take effect. The available services are listed to the right. We suggest that you consult: http://www.satcodx.com/eng/ for correct parameters for the services you intend to use. The input level should be higher than -65 dBm, preferably more than -50 dBm and max -25 dBm and SNR should read more than 10. Click [Output] to continue with the output settings.

It is possible to select scaling of the picture format to fit with connected TV-sets. This is handled in the [Aspect ratio] drop down list where it’s possible to choose between the different types. [WSS] (Wide Screen Signalling) is available in the video for signalling the aspect ratio to be displayed by the TV sets. [Bitrate] can be set and this gives you what the bitrate will be at the ASI output. NOTE! Refer to the table in page 16 about correct values. [Attenuation] can be choosed between 0 to -31 dB The [Frequency] can be set in steps of 1kHz (e.g. 306.167 MHz) in all three output modes (Analogue, COFDM or QAM). Click [Set] to save all settings. 4. Settings (continued) QAM When selecting [QAM] DVB-C output, there are settings for Output channel (E2 to E69) or Frequency, QAM mode (16, 32, 64, 128 or 256QAM), Baud rate (kHz) and Output signal attenuation (0 to - 31dB). Note! Some of the choices may need optional software to be uploaded before they can be selected.

can select Output channel (E2 to E69) or Frequency and Output signal attenuation (0 to -31dB). You can also select bandwidth (6,7 or 8 MHz). The maximum output TS bit rate in COFDM is 31,67 Mbps. Click [Set] to save settings. Click [Service management] to select service(s) and or create new multiplexes. English 4. Settings (continued) 4.3.5 Service Management The Service management menu gives an overview of available services from satellite or the ASI input (if enabled). Remultiplexing (remuxing) is possible after downloading an appropriate SW option. To build your own MUX you combine several incoming services. These can be received either from the tuner or from the ASI in. Under the [Digital output] section in this menu you can see the actual (instantaneous) “Outgoing data rate”. This helps you to avoid overload for the output (see section 5 for information).

The ASI output automatically contains the services you have selected for [Digital output]. For decryption you mark the service by clicking the service name in the [Available services] list and by clicking on “Enable” under the [Decryption] headline. Note! To decrypt more than one service requires a multidecryption CA module and a smartcard that is activated for more than one service. Some smartcards can handle two or three services at a time. Please refer to your smartcard service provider for further information. Network settings Click the “Network settings” button to display the Network settings menu. Select “Network ID” and “Transport ID”. If a choice is made you have to click on [Save] to store the ID:s. The DVB standard recommends following Network ID ranges: DVB-S: 0 to 8191 (0 should be avoided) DVB-T: 8193 to 13568 DVB-C: 40961 to 65281 (ComHem in Sweden use 41001 and up) The ESX-200 is designed to perform remultiplexing automatically of both audio and video streams as well as full remultiplexing and regeneration of PSI/SI data. The advantage for you as a user is lower risk of failure and that the process is much less time consuming. In the menu section Available services all services the unit receives, both from the [Tuner input] and from the [ASI input], is listed. To select the service or services you want as output, mark services under [Available services] by clicking the line where the service is presented and than click the “Set digital” button. Now an “X” should appear in the “Dig” column. Do the same to choose a service as “Analogue out”. Make your choice of which services you want to select as outputs and you will see the selected service(s) in the [Digital output] list in the menu.

firmware or upload of enhanced functionality is done via the Upload menu. Select [Browse] and search for the correct file on your computer. When the file is selected press [Upload] and the file is uploaded into the ESX-200. A power reset will always ensure that the ESX- 200 reboots with the uploaded software. Please refer to the installation information for each specific SW. 4.3.5 Service management (cont) For setting the LCN (Logical Channel Number) you click on the [+] sign under the column named [Options]. In the box under the label [Logical channel number] you write the number you want for the service you have chosen and click the [Set] button. Note! LCN is not supported in all DVB receivers i.e. refer to your manufacturer for specification for the DVB receivers in your cable TV network. 4. Settings (continued)

This menu allows for settings required to transmit a digital-TV transport stream as IPTV. IPTV output is optional and can be ordered separately. Note! To avoid overload it’s not recommended to run other RF output at the same time i.e. choose ASI as Output. The choosen bitrate will be the same on the ASI output For IPTV out you have to set [UDP/RTP] values for Port and Address, e.g.: IP address 239.192.0.10 and Port 1234. In the ”Bitrate” box you can choose bitrate for the IPTV TS out. The maximum value is 55Mb/s. Click [Set bitrate] to save settings. Click [Start] to start IPTV streaming on the output (RJ 45 connector). To check the IPTV out signal, use VLC Player or similar. We recommend you to visit our website www.a2b.se for updated info about this function. 4. Settings (continued) 4.2.7 CI and Smart card information This menu allows you to view information about your CA-system and current subscriptions.

control that you don’t select to many services. The website: http://www.satcodx.com/eng/ lists bit rates for satellite services. The services are named TS and marked red and by clicking on one service you can get both average and peak values. It is recommended to select the peak value when planning a new MUX. The table below gives max bit rates for COFDM and QAM out from ESX-200. Due to bit rate fluctuations from statistical multiplexing, we recommend that you only use 85% of the maximum available bit rate English Output signal Modulation Baudrate/BW Max bitrate (Mb/s) 85% COFDM 64QAM 8 MHz 31,67 26,92 COFDM 64QAM 7 MHz 27,71 23,55 COFDM 64QAM 6 MHz 23,75 20,19 QAM 16QAM 6.875 Mbaud/s 25,34 21,54 QAM 32QAM 6,875 Mbaud/s 31,68 26,93 QAM 64QAM 6.875 Mbaud/s 38,01 32,31 QAM 128QAM 6.875 Mbaud/s 44,35 37,70 QAM 256QAM 6.875 Mbaud/s 50,69 43,08 5. About remultiplexing Table 1. Max bit rates for COFDM and QAM. The formula for calculating QAM output bitrate is: [ Baudrate x ”A”/(204/188) ]where ”A” is 4 for 16QAM, 5 for 32QAM, 6 for 64QAM, 7 for 128QAM and 8 for 256QAM mode.

base unit (EBU-100). Before connecting power to the ESX-200, make sure that all other connections have been made. A coaxial cable of good quality with a F-connector should be connected from the LNB to the LNB input and another one from the RF output to the cable TV network. Connect a power supply and make all necessary settings as described in section 4. Note! Important information in page 4 about connecting the DC cable. EPP-100 power supply100W, 11 outputs Wall mount plate DC-cable for ESX-200 English Installation in a base unit with 5 EXM modules and common power supply. Accessories EBU-100 Base unit for 5 ESX-200 modules and power supply 6. Installation

6.1 Installation examples 6.1.1 Installation of 3 pcs of ESX-200 and one COFDM mux out. NOTE! Unit #2 and unit #3 has SW option for enhanced functionality with ASI in and COFDM out. VSB RF is default modulation format. NOTE! Unit #2 and unit #3 has SW option for added functionality as ASI in and QAM out. VSB RF is default modulation format. ESX-200 #1 ESX-200 #2 ESX-200 #3 ASI ASI VSB RF out VSB RF out COFDM out ESX-200 #1 ESX-200 #2 ESX-200 #3 ASI ASI VSB RF out VSB RF out QAM out

remote management over VPN connection between office and Head end. NOTE! If you have questions about how to set up the VPN connection, ask your network administrator for detailed information. ESX-200 connected through a switch with DHCP VPN connection

This specification may change without prior notice. English Miscellaneous Power supply 7,5 VDC nom. (6-10 VDC) Power consumption Typ. 15 W (excl LNB feed) Dimensions 165x105x37 mm (excl connectors) Weight Approx. 390 g Controller Embedded web server Operating temperature -20 to +50˚C, non-condensing Connectors and Interfaces Control and IP out connector RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT RF input connector F female, 75 Ω RF output connector F female, 75 Ω ASI input connector BNC female, 75 Ω ASI output connector BNC female, 75 Ω CAM connector PCMCIA (5 VDC) LED Indicator lights Power on, QPSK/8PSK/Rx error, Tx/Access error Remote management RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT A/V out connector 3,5 mm 4 pole QPSK/8PSK Satellite Receiver Input Frequency 950 – 2150 MHz Input Level -65 to -25 dBm Input impedance 75 Ω Spectral inversion Yes, Auto for C-band LNB LNB voltage Auto, Off or 13/18V programmable. Max. 400 mA. (short circuit protected) 22kHz to LNB Auto, On or Off programmable Max input TS bit rate 90 Mbit/s, S2 and 8PSK 72 Mbit/s, S and QPSK DVB compliance DVB-S (EN 300 421) DVB-S2 (EN 302 307) RF Modulation (analogue) Standards B/G, I, D/K, L, M/N Sound Mono, NICAM stereo or A2/A2* stereo Modulation video VSB AM, neg. or pos. Modulation mono Audio FM or AM Output frequency 47 – 862 MHz Output level > 110 dBuV (47-470 MHz) > 105 dBuV (470-862 MHz) S/N weighted > 57 dB C/N, broadband > 70 dB NICAM standards NICAM 728 (EN 300 163) Power ratio B/G -20dB, (Vision/NICAM carrier) I -24dB, D/K -24dB, L -27dB Tolerance +/- 1dB Impedance 75 Ω QAM modes 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 QAM Symbol rate 4 – 7.2 Mbaud/s MER (at RF out) > 38 dB for 256-QAM DVB compliance DVB-C (EN 300 429) QAM output frequency 47 - 862 MHz (1 kHz step) Output level Min 105 dBuV (47-470 MHz) Min 100 dBuV (470-862 MHz) PSI/SI management Yes Remultiplexing Yes COFDM mode 2K Guard interval 1/32 FEC 7/8 MER >34 dB DVB compliance DVB-T (EN 300 744) Max output bit rate 32 Mbit/s (8 MHz bandwidth) Output frequency 47 - 862 MHz (1 kHz step) Output level Min 100 dBuV (47-470 MHz) Min 95 dBuV (470-862 MHz) PSI/SI management Yes Remultiplexing Yes COFDM modulation (Option) QAM modulation (Option) Max input bit rate 55 Mbit/s Max output bit rate 55 Mbit/s *) Connector RJ 45 (same as control) Output protocol UDP, Multicast PSI/SI management Yes Remultiplexing Yes *) With single TS to IP IPTV in/out (Option) 7. Technical specification

English MPEG Decoder - Audio Supported formats MPEG 1 layer II, AAC HE. Selection of Dual mono in Output Stereo or Mono Impedance < 100 Ω Output level 0 dBμV Supported formats MPEG2 MP@ML, MPEG4 h.264 AVC Output standards PAL, SECAM or NTSC Impedance 75 Ω Output level 1 Vpp @ 75 Ω Aspect Ratio Letterbox, Pan/Scan, or conversion Combined (14:9) programmable, WSS Teletext Insertion in VBI Subtitling Teletext or DVB subtitling Decryption Common Interface (PMCIA 5VDC) MPEG Decoder - Video Graphical User Interface for easy set up of complex systems. Simple handling of remultiplexing and creation of new multiplexes from any input. Default settings of PSI/SI tables to avoid clashes in the output multiplexes. Simple structure for setting input, output and processing parameters. Each ESX-200 contains an embedded web server. Standard web browsers (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox etc.) are supported Graphical User Interface (GUI) ASI bit rate 270 Mbit/s Max payload bitrates: Input bit rate 55 Mbit/s *) Output bit rate 55 Mbit/s *) PCR restamping Yes PSI/SI management Yes Remultiplexing Yes *) The input, output and throughput bitrate is highly dependent on the type of application that is run in the unit. ASI input(option) – output Each ESX-200 contains a remultiplexer for 2 incoming transport streams. The transports streams can be received from satellite and from the ASI input. All PSI/SI regeneration in a Head end system handled over IP. The following components can be remultiplexed: Audio, Video, Subtitling, PAT, PMT, NIT, EIT, TDT, CAT, SDT Remultiplexing (option)

The document for Declaration of Conformity you will find at www.a2b.se. Further information at www.a2b.se. English

MPEG-2 Compression format for digital TV MPEG-4 Compression format for digital-TV (SD and HD) H.264 AVC Format for compression of the video in HDTV VSB Vestigal Side Band (adjacent channel RF-modulation) ASI Asynchronous Serial Interface (High Speed Interface) NICAM Digital sound format for analogue TV-transmission IP Internet Protocol (defines how data is packetized for Internet broadcast) IPTV TV-content packetized for Internet Protocol DVB-T Modulation format (COFDM) for terrestrial transmission of digital-TV QAM Modulation standard for digital-TV in cable networks COFDM Modulation standard for digital-TV in terrestrial networks Remultiplexing Way of recombining services from different multiplexes DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a protocol used by networked devices (clients) to obtain the parameters necessary for operation in an Internet Protocol network. This protocol reduces system administration workload, allowing devices to be added to the network with little or no manual configuration. Common Interface Connector for a PCMCIA module used for decrypting encrypted TV-programs. Modules should comply with the DVB_CI standard SD Standard definition TV (576i in Europe) HD High Definition TV (720p or 1080i) LCN Logical Channel Numbers (method to give specific TV-programs a number that defines the order they appear on a TV or set-top box VPN Virtual Private Network (secure point to point connection in an unsecure network)

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