Operating instructions
GUIDE TO INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
6 | IRD-3802
Extensive Video Decoding
• The IRD can decode signals in various resolutions extending to 1920x1080i, and at various
frequencies. Output formats include:
o 1920x1080i 59.94
o 1920x1080i 50
o 1280x720p 59.94
o 1280x720p 50
o 720x486i 59.94
o 720x576i 50
Comprehensive Audio Decoding
• Decoding of MPEG-1 Layer 2 stereo audio
• Decoding of MPEG 2 audio
• Support of Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2.0 audio
• Optional decoding of Dolby Digital (AC-3) 5.1 audio, with support of main and associated audio
services and discrete 6-channel output
• Support for AAC audio (2 CH only)
Frame Synchronizer/Delay and Reference Input
• Supports timing, full phasing and freeze modes
• Reference can be external via BNC connection, internal using Densité REF-1801 module or directly
from the decoded signal with selectable genlock modes
Decoded Video Format Identification
• Convenient identification of key video parameters
o Aspect ratio identification: 16:9 or 4:3
o Video resolution
Video Up/Down/Cross Conversion
• Extensive selection of video format conversions (see chart)
Audio Processing and Format Identification
• Provides down mix of 5.1 channel to Lt/Rt or Lo/Ro modes
• Extensive AC-3 Status reporting, including:
o Service and Source Channel ID
o Low Frequency Effect (LFE) presence detection
o Sample rate detection
o Bit rate reporting
• Support for Secondary Audio Program (SAP)
• Configurable AC-3 dynamic range and compression
Metadata Extraction, Display and Embedding
The following can be extracted from the TS and embedded in SD-SDI or HD-SDI signal:
o EIA-608 and EIA-708 closed captioning
o SMPTE 12M Time code
SMPTE 2016 AFD flag
Extensive PSIP data extraction, including:
o Time and Date and other STT data
o Channel Number and other VCT parameters
o Event Description and EIT Event Information Table