INSTALLATION GUIDE ETX-200 DVB-T Terrestrial Processor English design for TV 1
Contents 1. Introduction 2. Unpacking the unit 3. Connections and indications 4. Settings 5. About remultiplexing 6. Installation 7. SW options 8. SNMP 9. Technical specification 10.Declaration of conformity 11.
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing an A2B Electronics product. The ETX-200 is a revolutionary solution for reception and modification of terrestrially transmitted TV-content into various transmission formats for cable-TV and SMATV. The ETX-200 is delivered with hardware and software that supports DVB-T reception, MPEG2/MPEG4 H.264 AVC, ASI output, VSB RF modulation with NICAM or A2 audio, SNMP Interface, IP control and management.
2 Unpacking the unit Following components are included in the package: Amount 1 1 2 Description ETX-200 Terrestrial Processor Installation guide Front panel screws NOTE! There is no SW CD, nor any Controll Software CD. The unit is delivered with all necessary SW embedded including web server for control and settings of the unit. Every unit is quality controlled by us before delivery. Should any items be missing when unpacking please contact our support service (see page 3 for contact info).
3 Connections and indications Common Interface slot Antenna in DC in A/V out Power on indicator COFDM Rx error indicator ASI in Access/Tx error indicator ASI out Ethernet port (RJ 45) for control, settings IPTV out and SNMP Front panel view of ETX-200 RF out Rear panel view of ETX-200 Common Interface Insert your Common Interface Conditional Access module into this slot Power on indicator Green light indicates that power is on.
3 Connections and indications (continued) A/V out *) Connection for monitoring or to an RF modulator. ASI in *) Input for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) for high speed transport stream reception. ASI out Output for ASI (Asynchronous Serial Interface) for high speed transport stream transmission. DC in Connect a DC voltage to this input (6-10V). *) Optional function i.e. SW option is needed NOTE! We recommend to use only A2B original power supply for correct functionality and life cycle.
4 Settings (continued) 4.1 TCP/IP settings for Windows XP (setting your PC to 192.168.0.19) Click ”Start”, select ”Control panel” and select ”Network connections” and then select “Network and Internet settings”.”Right click” on [Settings for local network] and select [Properties]. In Properties click [Internet protocol (TCP/IP)] and select [Properties]. Select [Use this IP adress] and write: 192.168.0.19 and select [Net mask] 255.255.255.0. Click [OK] and then click [Close].
4 Settings (continued) 4.3 EXM Web Control Interface 4.3.1 System menu The following [System] menu should appear when you connect to the ETX-200. The [System] menu contains basic information about current settings and SW options. Menu buttons for [Input], [Output], [IPTV], [Service management], [CI] and [Upload] are available at the top of the menu. Current settings Contains information of current input and output signals, if the tuner is locked to a signal, serial number and firmware revision.
4 Settings (continued) IP address settings (continued) Setting new static IP address in the ETX-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 ETX-200 unit. To continue settings press [Input] 4.3.
4 Settings (continued) We suggest that you consult your local terrestrial operator for correct parameters for each multiplex you want to receive. Click [Output] to continue with the output settings. 4.3.4 Output settings ASI mode The output selection ASI disables all RF modulation on the outputs and all selected services will be transmitted only through the ASI output connector. ASI is a high speed interface for digital TV transport streams. Use this output mode if you run IPTV out.
4 Settings (continued) 4.3.5 Analogue mode (cont.) It is possible to select scaling of the picture format to fit with connected TVsets. 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.
4 Settings (continued) COFDM mode (SW option) For [COFDM] (DVB-T) output you can select Output channel (E2 to E69) or Frequency and Output signal attenuation (0 to -31dB). You can also select bandwidth (6,7 or 8 MHz). For max recommended output bitrate see page 16. Click [Set] to save settings. Click [Service management] to select service(s) and or create new multiplexes. 4.3.
4 Settings (continued) In the menu section Available services all services the unit receives, both from the [Tuner input] and from the [ASI input] is listed. To select the service or services you want at the [Digital output] mark a service 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”.
4 Settings (continued) 4.3.5 LCN settings Before starting, ensure that you have selected the correct [Logical channel type] (see page 13).For setting the LCN (Logical Channel Number) you click on the [+] sign under the column named [Options]. In the box under the label [Logical channel number] you write the LCN number you want for the service you have chosen and click the [Set] button. Note! LCN is not supported in all DVB receivers i.e.
4 Settings (continued) 4.2.6 IPTV output (SW option) This menu allows for settings required to transmit a digital-TV transport stream as IPTV. IPTV output is optional and can be ordered separately as a SW option (see chapter 7, SW Options). For IPTV out you have to set [UDP/RTP] values for Port and Address. For example: IP address 239.192.0.10 and Port 1234. In the box named ”Bitrate” you can choose what bitrate you want on the IPTV TS out and the maximum value is 55Mb/s.
5 About remultiplexing To be sure that you don’t exceed maximum bit rate for an output MUX, please control that you don’t select to many services. The table below gives max bit rates for COFDM and QAM out from ETX-200.
6 Installation The ETX-200 can be installed either as a stand alone unit (Wall mount plate) or in base unit (EBU-100). Before connecting power to the ETX-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 aerial to the Antenna 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.
6.1 Installation examples 6.1.1 Installation of 3 pcs of ETX-200 and one COFDM mux out. ETX-200 #1 ETX-200 #2 ASI ASI VSB RF out ETX-200 #3 VSB RF out COFDM 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. 6.1.2 Installation of 3 pcs of ETX-200 and one QAM mux out.
6.1.3 Installation of ETX-200 units through a switch with DHCP with possibility for remote management over VPN connection between office and Head end. ETX-200 connected through a switch with DHCP VPN connection NOTE! If you have questions about how to set up the VPN connection ask your network administrator for detailed information.
7 SW options It’s possible to upgrade your ETX-200 with one or more SW options. Below you can read about available optons. For price list, contact your distributor, see www.a2b.se , Partners. In the System menu you can see what SW options there are in the ETX-200. 7.1 EXM-Basic, Basic Functionality If you have purchased a ETX-200 without any SW options you have this basic entitlement which include DVB-T input and analogue output. ASI output is available. ASI input is disabled. 7.
7 SW options (continued) 7.8 EXM-CL, CryptoLITE This SW option allows you to encrypt channels out in Cryptoguard in a mux without any need for an encryption server.
7 SW options (continued) 7.9 EXM-SC, Simulcrypt This SW option allows you to encrypt a Mux in an EXM unit. When this SW option is uploaded to the unit a new menu will appear (see below). NOTE! Does not include the encryption equipment such as encryption server, SMS etc.
7 SW options (continued) 7.9 EXM-SC, Simulcrypt (cont.) The setup of encryption of services with Simulcrypt is described below: 1. Make the necessary connection between the EXM unit and the encryption server. For more information about [Server configuration], please refer to your provider of the CA system. 2. When connected to a CA server and that server is running you click on the line with the ”Running server” you want to use. Ensure that line is ”marked” dark blue. 3.
8 SNMP With the FW 1.2 in the ETX-200 you are able to use the SNMP Interface for monitoring the ETX-200. To get the SNMP menu on the unit you write for example: 192.168.0.20/snmp.html in the web browser. In the [SNMP agent] part of the menu you can start the SNMP agent, select Listen port, Read community, Write community. In the [SNMP traps] part of this menu you can select Dest. Address (IP address to the PC that is listening), Dest. port and Community.
9 Technical specification ETX-200 DVB-T Terrestrial processor Connectors and Interfaces Control and IP out connector RF input connector RF output connector ASI input connector ASI output connector CAM connector LED Indicator lights SNMP Interface A/V out connector QAM modulation (Option) RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT F female, 75 Ω F female, 75 Ω BNC female, 75 Ω BNC female, 75 Ω PCMCIA (5 VDC) Power on, COFDM/Rx error, Tx/Access error RJ-45, 10/100 BaseT 3,5 mm 4 pole QAM modes Symbol rate MER (at RF out) DVB com
Graphical User Interface (GUI) ASI input(option) – output ASI bit rate Max payload bitrates: Max input bit rate Max output bit rate PCR restamping PSI/SI management Remultiplexing 270 Mbit/s 55 Mbit/s *) 55 Mbit/s *) Yes Yes Yes *) The input, output and throughput bitrate is highly dependent on the type of application that is run in the unit. MPEG Decoder - Audio Supported formats Output Impedance Output level Graphical User Interface for easy set up of complex systems.
10 Declaration of Conformity The document for Declaration of Conformity you will find at www.a2b.se. Further information at www.a2b.se.
11 Glossary DVB Digital Video Broadcasting (Standardization body) MPEG-2 Compression format for digital TV MPEG-4 Compression format for digital-TV (SD and HD) H.
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