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Harmonic ProView 2900 Installation Manual

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ProView™ 2900 Series of
Integrated Receiver Decoders

Installation Guide

SW Version 1.94
Manual Part No. 101543 – Ver 1.0

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    ProView™ 2900 Series of Integrated Receiver Decoders Installation Guide SW Version 1.94 Manual Part No. 101543 – Ver 1.0...
  • Page 2 Document History Version Date Details June 2009 Software Version 1.94 © Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Harmonic assumes no responsibility or liability arising from the use of the products described herein, except as expressly agreed to in writing by Harmonic. The use and purchase of this product do not convey a license under any patent rights, copyrights, trademark rights, or any intellectual property rights of Harmonic.
  • Page 4 均为20年。该环保使用期限的有效条件为：必须遵循该产品使用手册的规定，对该产品进行使用或存储。 The Environmental Protective Use Period for Harmonic products is 20 years unless displayed otherwise on the product. The EPUP period is valid only when the products are operated or stored as per the conditions specified in the product manual.
  • Page 5 EMI/EMC: EN55022, Class A, EN55024 Safety: EN 60950 TUV-GS-Mark, CE Japan Standards Agency Approval EMI: VCCI V-3 / 2000.04 VCCI Australia and New Zealand Standards Agency Approval EMI: AS/NZS-3548: 1995 +A1: 1997 +A2: 1997 © Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: Documentation Conventions

    CAUTION: The Caution symbol calls your attention to information that, if ignored, can adversely affect the performance of your Harmonic product, or that can make a procedure needlessly difficult. LASER DANGER: The Laser symbol and the Danger alert call your attention to information about the lasers in this product that, if ignored, can cause physical harm to you.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Inventory Check.......................3-2 Installation Instructions ..................3-2 3.2. Power Supply to the Unit ..................3-2 3.2.1. Installing the Unit in a Rack ..................3-2 3.2.2. 3.2.3. Insertion of the DVB-CI Module (PCMCIA)............3-4 3.3. Electrical Installation....................3-5 Cable Connection .....................3-5 3.3.1. © Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 8 Initialization and Configuration................3-10 Powering Up ......................3-10 3.4.1. Tuning ........................3-10 3.4.2. Serviceability Check ....................3-10 3.4.3. Chapter 4 ProView 2900 Control Interfaces ............4-1 Front Panel Control Interface ................4-1 4.1. Controls and Displays .....................4-1 4.1.1. ProView 2900 Front Panel Screen Types ............4-2 4.1.2.
  • Page 9 8.7.1. 8.7.2. Service CAS Open....................8-12 Chapter 9 Video Configuration Menu..............9-1 Video Configuration Menu Tree ................9-1 9.1. Video 1 (and Video 2) Configuration Options ............9-2 9.2. 9.2.1. Format........................9-3 Interpolation ......................9-4 9.2.2. 9.2.3. Monitor Aspect-Ratio....................9-4 © Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 10 Data Configuration Menu Tree ................11-1 11.1. Low Speed Data Port ....................11-2 11.2. Baud Rate ........................11-3 11.2.1. 11.2.2. Layer Filtering......................11-4 IP-Out-Port Configuration Menu .................11-4 11.3. 11.3.1. Operational Mode....................11-6 Protocol ........................11-7 11.3.2. IP Address .......................11-7 11.3.3. viii © Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 11 14.5.4. 14.6. Ethernet Management Port..................14-8 MAC Address ......................14-8 14.6.1. IP Address .......................14-9 14.6.2. Network Mask ......................14-9 14.6.3. Default Gateway ....................14-9 14.6.4. Licensing Menu .......................14-9 14.7. 14.7.1. Entering A Serial Key Thru The Front Panel...........14-10 © Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 12 Appendix A DownloadingProView 2900 Software .......... A-1 Appendix B IP-Front End Software Upgrade Procedure ....... B-1 Appendix C Aspect Ratio Configuration Process ..........C-1 Appendix D ProView 2900 Configuration File ..........D-1 Appendix E ProView 2900 Warning Messages ..........E-1 © Harmonic Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Preface

    Chapter 5, Operation and Management, provides specific directives in operating the ProView 2900 control interfaces. Chapters 6 and on detail the ProView 2900 Configuration tools provided by the ProView 2900 Front Panel and Web Manager. Appendix A provides instructions for downloading the ProView 2900 software.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Introduction

    The ProView 2900 Series characteristics and capabilities. • 2.1. Operating Environment The ProView 2900 Series concurrently decodes up to two video programs from the transport stream. The ProView 2900 Series features the following product lines: ProView 296x - Professional single 4:2:0 decoder.

  • Page 15: Applications

    The ProView 2900 provides a wide range of local and remote management options. Local management methods: Front Panel Control - The ProView 2900 front panel provides an easy to use graphical • display with a large LCD screen and intuitive control.

  • Page 16: Functionality

    Operating Environment Telnet - The ProView 2900 supports remote control throughout the Internet. The • ProView 2900 can be controlled and configured from a standard PC terminal (over Ethernet). 2.1.4. Functionality The TS Router block receives input streams from an available source, for example: L-Band, MPEG-over-IP IN and ASI IN.

  • Page 17: Proview 2900 Models

    ProView 2900 Models 2.2. ProView 2900 Models Each ProView 2900 model is provided with a basic feature package. In order to suit specific requirements, additional license-permitted features are available. The following paragraphs specifies the basic and optional features available for each model.

  • Page 18: Proview 2961 Interfaces And Features

    In the case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop- through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900. The Russian SECAM D/K (composite video only) is available only through special orders.

  • Page 19: Proview 2963 Interfaces And Features

    NOTE In the case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop- through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900. 2.2.4. ProView 2963 Interfaces and Features The ProView 2963 is a single 4:2:0 decoder. The entire ProView 296X family consists of two composite video interfaces.

  • Page 20: Proview 2980 Interfaces And Features

    In the case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop- through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0...

  • Page 21: Proview 2981 Interfaces And Features

    3rd and 4th analog stereo pairs. In the case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop- through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0...

  • Page 22: Proview 2990 Interfaces And Features

    In the case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop- through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900. The Russian SECAM D/K (composite video only) is available only through special orders.

  • Page 23: Proview 2991 Interfaces And Features

    This model requires a breakout cable to connect to the 3rd and 4th analog stereo pairs. In case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop-through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-10 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 24: Proview 2992 Interfaces And Features

    In the case of power failure or system shutdown, ASI OUT 1 output will become ASI loop- through. Use ASI OUT 1 output for cascading a chain of ProView 2900 © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-11 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 25: Mechanical Structure

    Chapter 2: Introduction Mechanical Structure 2.3. Mechanical Structure The ProView 2900 is housed in a rugged industrial enclosure, 1RU by 19" (rack mount). Figure 2-11: ProView 2900 Unit – General View 2.3.1. Front Panel The front panel allows control using a four-way touch pad, [Enter] key, [Esc] key, and two programmable [F1]/[F2] keys.
  • Page 26 Chapter 2: Introduction Mechanical Structure The MPEGoIP input interface can be supported by all ProView 2900 devices. Figure 2-13 illustrates the ProView 2961 rear panel with an MPEGoIP input interface. Figure 2-14 illustrates the ProView 2961 rear panel with DVB-S (QPSK) Dual Input configuration.

  • Page 27: Characteristics And Specifications

    Chapter 2: Introduction Characteristics and Specifications 2.4. Characteristics and Specifications The following section provides with the ProView 2900 Characteristics and specification. 2.4.1. Transport Stream Interface Options Feature Specifications Interface - F-type 75Ω DVB-S Constellation - QPSK Single Input Single L-band input Frequency range - 950-2150 MHz RF Input level: (-65) –...
  • Page 28 All programs and PIDs are present in the output TS Interface 10/100 Base-T, RJ-45 Interface: copper, BNC 75 ohm DVB-ASI Input TS bit rate: up to 100 Mbps (Byte and Burst mode) © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-15 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 29: Advanced Processing

    PSI/SI tables are not modified. High speed data: RS-422 Up to 20 Mbps, RJ-45 (supported by Data ProView 2960, ProView 2990) IP Data Out (RJ-45): up to 60Mbps (MPE de-capsulation) © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-16 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 30: Decoder Outputs

    In composite video and embedded SDI WST Teletext and inverted Teletext WSS, VPS, VITC, CC, AMOL I, AMOL II (Nielsen), TV-Guide, V- CHIP Enhanced VITS with built-in generator © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-17 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 31: Conditional Access

    (in case the specific CAM supports it). Maximum TS bitrate – 72 Mbps CA methods: Multicrypt, Simulcrypt CASs: Viaccess®, Irdeto®, Conax®, MediaGuard®, Nagravision®, Cryptoworks®, VideoGuard®, OnDigital®, CODICrypt® © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-18 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 32: Control And Monitoring

    2.4.6. Compliance Feature Specifications EN55013 (CISPR 13) EN55020 (CISPR 20) EN55022 (CISPR 22) EN55024 (CISPR 24) FCC part 15 (Class B) EN60950 Safety CB (IEC60950) UL60950 cTUVus © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-19 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 33: Environmental Conditions

    1RU X 19” X 14”/44mm X 482.6mm X 357mm Weight – 3.5Kg. (7.7lbs). Voltage: Power 100 - 240V AC, 50/60Hz • Power consumption – up to 50w max • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 2-20 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 34: Chapter 3 Installation

    Chapter 3 Installation This section details the safety precautions and inventory check when installing the Harmonic ProView 2900 Series. It also details the initialization and basic configuration instructions for a newly installed ProView 2900.. 3.1. Safety Precautions To avoid injury and prevent equipment damage, observe the following safety precautions: Do not move or ship equipment unless it is correctly packaged in its original wrapping •...

  • Page 35: Inventory Check

    For rack installation, ensure that a designated 19" rack is fully prepared for installation. Ensure sufficient space behind the rack for easy access for installation and maintenance. The following sections detail the installation of a ProView 2900 unit in a 19" rack using the dedicated mounting slides.
  • Page 36 Installing the “L” Shape Slides 3.2.2.2. The ProView 2900 uses forced air ventilation, evacuating the air toward the left side panel (left wall) of the 19” rack. To ensure smooth airflow, special “L” shape slides are provided for rack mounting. To install the “L” shape slides, perform the following: 1.

  • Page 37: Insertion Of The Dvb-Ci Module (Pcmcia)

    Consider if other devices in the rack use airflow in the opposite direction. 3.2.3. Insertion of the DVB-CI Module (PCMCIA) Caution Do not remove or insert the DVB-CI module or the Smart Card while the ProView 2900 is powering up or initializing. Figure 3-1 illustrates the ProView 2900 with the DVB-CI module (PCMCIA card) and the Smart Card used to decrypt the incoming signal.

  • Page 38: Electrical Installation

    240 V Wechselstrom, 20 A (bzw. in den USA 120 V Wechselstrom, 20 A) an den Phasenleitern (allen stromführenden Leitern) verwendet wird. 3.3.1. Cable Connection The ProView 2900 provides all the connections on its rear panel. The rear panel is comprised of audio outputs, video outputs, data outputs, and control interfaces. Figure illustrates the ProView 2992 rear panel in order show connector types and Table 3-1 describes the various connectors and cables required to connect the unit.
  • Page 39 RG-59 75 Ω BNC SDI out 1 &2 The ProView 2900 series supports terminal-control from a standard PC through a serial RS- 232 / RS-485 connector. Figure 3-3 illustrates the Control Interface and Low Speed Data/GPI 9-pin male connectors pin numbering. Table 3-2 lists the RS-232/RS-485 Control Interface connector pin-out. Table 3-3 lists the RS-232 low speed data and GPI interface pin-out.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3: ProView 2900 Control Interfaces Electrical Installation Figure 3-3: 9-Pin Male Connector Pin Numbering Table 3-2: RS-232/RS-485 Control Connector Pin-Out Function Function RS-232 CD/RS-485 TX (+) RS-232 DSR/RS-485 TX (-) RS-232 RxD RS-232 RTS RS-232 TxD RS-232 CTS/RS-485 RX (+)

  • Page 41: Electrical Power Connection

    AES/EBU 1 (-) 3.3.2. Electrical Power Connection The ProView 2900 is powered by an AC power supply unit or by an optional external DC power source. The following describes the AC and CD electrical power connections. DANGER: Do not connect power to the unit until you have verified that the line voltage is correct and the correct fuses are installed.
  • Page 42 AC Power Supply 3.3.2.1. Grounding of the ProView 2900 is provided when the AC power cable is connected to the device’s AC connector. The ProView 2900 is shipped with either one of the AC connector configuration, as shown in Figure 3-4.

  • Page 43: Initialization And Configuration

    3.4.1. Powering Up When powering up the ProView 2900 and the receiver is not tuned, expect one of the following warnings: Front-End warning – Demodulator not sync •...

  • Page 44: Chapter 4 Proview 2900 Control Interfaces

    Chapter 4 ProView 2900 Control Interfaces This section explains the ProView 2900 Front Panel and Web Management control interfaces used for operating, configuring, and monitoring the ProView 2900 operation. 4.1. Front Panel Control Interface 4.1.1. Controls and Displays The front panel is used for extensive local control and for monitoring the device’s operation.

  • Page 45: Proview 2900 Front Panel Screen Types

    4. Release the [ENTER] key. 5. Release the [F1] key or [F2] key. 4.1.2. ProView 2900 Front Panel Screen Types The ProView 2900 Front Panel Menu tree leads to the following five screen types: Menu Navigation screen • Edit Menu screen •...
  • Page 46 Chapter 4: ProView 2900 Control Interfaces Front Panel Control Interface A. Top line indicates the menu name (Configuration) and the menu hierarchal position ( 1 1 1 1 - - - - 2 2 2 2 , for example Configuration under the Root menu).
  • Page 47 Chapter 4: ProView 2900 Control Interfaces Front Panel Control Interface Press [Enter] to select the pointed editable option; a parameter-editing screen is displayed. This can be a Table Menu screen, an Edit Value screen, or a Select Value screen. Table Menu Screen 4.1.2.3.
  • Page 48 Chapter 4: ProView 2900 Control Interfaces Front Panel Control Interface [Left] and [Right] arrow keys are used to mark a digit or a character for • change. The marked digit or a character is displayed with white character over black background (see example in page 3-5) [Up] and [Down] arrow keys are used to scroll up or down the digits (0 •...

  • Page 49: Front Panel Initialization Sequence

    Click Enter for menu Click Enter for menu __________________________________________ ___________________________________________ _ _ _ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 3. Click [Enter] to activate and enter the ProView 2900 Root Menu (see details in Chapter 5): Root Root 1 1 1 1 Root Root...

  • Page 50: Web-Based Management Interface

    All this is performed through a remote computer, using a regular web browser. No additional software is needed. Managing the ProView 2900 using the Web- based management GUI is as easy as point-and-click.

  • Page 51: Controls And Displays

    The main-menu tabs are light-blue tabs that allow the user to select one of the main menus in the ProView 2900 (such as Video, Audio, Unit, and so on). The main-menu tabs are listed at the left-side of the explorer-window section. A selected main-menu tab changes its color from light-blue to darker blue.
  • Page 52 Chapter 4: ProView 2900 Control Interfaces Web-Based Management Interface Edit Value Parameter 4.2.1.4. The parameters-sections in the explorer window display lists of editable parameters, available for user-configuration. The edit-value parameters provides a free-text field for the user to type the required value (from within a given range).

  • Page 53: Initializing The Web-Based Management

    Once the IP definitions are set according to the network, the user can access the web-based management interface. To launch the web-management, enter the ProView 2900 IP Address in the Address field, in the following format: http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx (where xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx is the IP address of the Management port).
  • Page 54 Chapter 4: ProView 2900 Control Interfaces Web-Based Management Interface Accessing the Web-Management 4.2.2.3. To access the web-based management, user-name and password must be entered. The default values are provided with the equipment. NOTE It is warmly recommended to change the default user name and password immediately after installing the equipment.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5 Operation And Management

    Configuration, where the user may configure the ProView 2900 control parameters (for • details, see Section 5.3 and Chapters 6 and up). Status, where the user can monitor the status of the ProView 2900 (for details, see • Section 5.4).
  • Page 56 Chapter 5: Operation and Management ProView 2900 Root Menu Figure 5-1: ProView 2900 Front Panel Root Menu Tree © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 57: Proview 2900 Web Manager Main Screen

    Chapter 5: Operation and Management ProView 2900 Preset Menu 5.1.2. ProView 2900 Web Manager Main Screen The ProView 2900 Web Manager Main screen is the work space of the web-management user (see Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2: Web Manager – Main Menu Example The tabs aligned to the left of the Explorer window (Status, Receiver, Audio, and so on) are the menu tabs, displaying all main menus of the IRD-9200.
  • Page 58 • Rename – For details see section 5.2.3. • Delete – For details see section 5.2.4. • Delete all – For details see section 5.2.5 (front-panel only). • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 59: Recall Preset

    INTERFACE 1. From the management bar, click the Preset tab. 2. Click Recall tab. 3. Open the Recall drop-down menu. From the list select a preset to recall. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 60: Save Current Preset

    ProView 2900 Preset Menu 5.2.2. Save Current Preset The ProView 2900 can store up to 10 different setups. Save Current submenu allows saving the unit's current setup. To access the Save Current menu through the front panel, go to Root Preset Save Current.
  • Page 61 1. From the management bar, click on the Preset tab. 2. Click on Save tab. 3. Type a name for the preset in the New-Name textbox. 4. Press [ENTER] to finish. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 62: Rename Preset

    3. Open the Existing Configuration drop- down menu. From the list select a preset to rename. 4. Type a new name for the preset in the New-Name textbox. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 63: Delete Preset

    Delete All 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Save Current menu includes two options:OFF (disables the function) and ON to delete all stored presets. 2. Select ON. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 64: Configuration

    Configuration 5.3. Configuration The Configuration menu screen allows the user to manage the ProView 2900 through the Front Panel and the Web Manager. To access the ProView 2900 Configuration menu from the Front Panel, select Root Configuration. The ProView 2900 Configuration menu is displayed in the following...

  • Page 65: Proview 2900 Status Menu

    The following example displays the ProView 2900 Web Management screen. 5.4. ProView 2900 Status Menu The ProView 2900 allows the user to monitor the status of different parameters using the front panel or the web-management. To access the ProView 2900 Status menu, select Status from the Root menu.
  • Page 66 Chapter 5: Operation and Management ProView 2900 Status Menu Figure 5-3: ProView 2900 Status Menu Tree Structure © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-12 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 67: Receiver Status

    +02214[KHz] 8 8 8 8 FEC FEC Rate Rate Rate Rate 9 9 9 9 Spectral Inversion Spectral Inversion NORMAL NORMAL Spectral Inversion Spectral Inversion NORMAL NORMAL © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-13 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 68 FEC Rate – When FEC Rate mode is set to automatic (see FEC Rate parameter in • section 6.2), the value displayed is selected by the ProView 2900. The FEC rate can also be configured manually to a specific rate by the operator.
  • Page 69 • Frequency Tune – This parameter points out the optimal frequency checked by the • ProView 2900 for obtaining the highest quality of the received signal. Frequency Offset – displays the deviation between the frequency inserted by the • operator and the frequency that was indicated by the Frequency Tune.
  • Page 70 NORMAL NORMAL Figure 5-6 displays the corresponding DSNG Status Web management screen. Figure 5-6: ProView 2900 DSNG Receiver Status Screen The available options are: Signal Quality – Qualitative indicator of the received signal C/N relative to the maximum • C/N that can be measured without forcing the receiver to saturation.
  • Page 71 FEC Rate – When FEC Rate mode is set to automatic (see FEC Rate parameter in • section 6.2), the value displayed is selected by the ProView 2900. The FEC rate can also be configured manually to a specific rate by the operator.
  • Page 72 Chapter 5: Operation and Management ProView 2900 Status Menu 5.4.1.4.1. MPEGoIP Input 1 The following figure illustrates the MPEGoIP Input 1 menu as displayed on the ProView 2900 front panel screen: MPEGoIP Input 1 MPEGoIP Input 1 1 1 1 1 - - - - 3 3 3 3 - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 73 MPEG Packet Size – size of received packets (in bytes). Can be either 188 or 204 bytes • Rx Bitrate Current – current rate of received data (in MHz) • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-19 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 74: Stream Status Menu

    TS FIFO overflow – Counts the number of FIFO buffer events • TS Error Indicator – Counts the number of MPEG packets that were received by the • ProView 2900 and had the TS error indicator bit set ASI Input.-. Has three modes: • NOT DETECTED – No input •...
  • Page 75 • Stream Time – Displays the time (HH:MM:SS) of the current incoming stream • Stream Date – displays the date (DD-MMMM-YYYY) of the current incoming stream • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-21 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 76: Service Status

    Decoder #1 / Decoder #2 (see Section 9.2). VBI 1 / VBI 2 (if applicable) - This group displays information about the VBI for Decoder • #1 / Decoder #2 (See Section 9.3). © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-22 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 77 The VBI 1 Menu (and VBI 2 in dual decoder IRD’s) display VBI parameters Status. To access the VBI 1 Menu in the front panel control interface go to Status Video Vbi 1. The following screen displays the VBI 1 menu: © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-23 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 78: Audio Status Menu

    6 Decoding Errors 6 Decoding Errors 6 Decoding Errors 000894 000894 000894 000894 Figure 5-12 displays the corresponding Web management screen. Figure 5-12: ProView 2900 Audio Status Screen © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-24 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 79 6 Decoding Errors 6 Decoding Errors 6 Decoding Errors 0003 0003 0003 0003 NOTE The Channel ID parameter value is according to the channel number of the AC3 header. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-25 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 80: Data Status Menu

    2 High Speed Data Port 2 High Speed Data Port 2 High Speed Data Port IP-Out-Port is supported in all ProView 2900 models, except for the ProView 2960 and ProView 2990 models. For these models, the Data Status menu is displayed as follows: Data...

  • Page 81: Genlock Status

    Common Interface 5.4.8.1. The Common Interface Menu displays information on the CAMs inserted to the ProView 2900 CI Slot. The status menu for Slot 1 and Slot 2 is identical unless one of the CI Slots is not equipped with a CAM.
  • Page 82 To see Available Sessions and supported CA SysID values, select an item and press [Enter]. BISS 5.4.8.2. This feature will be supported in future software releases. Embedded 5.4.8.3. This feature will be supported in future software releases. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-28 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 83: Unit Status Menu

    3 Monitoring Unit Identity 5.4.9.1. The Identity Menu displays information regarding the ProView 2900 hardware. To access the Identity Menu in the front panel control interface go to Status Unit Identity The following screen displays the Identity Status menu: Identity...
  • Page 84 UP/100Base UP/100Base T/Full T/Full The available options are: Temperature – Displays the internal temperature of the ProView 2900 as measured by • the temperature sensor Management Link Status – Displays the status of the Management Port link. • Figure 5-16 displays the corresponding Web interface screen.
  • Page 85 18 DVBS2 Dual TS 18 DVBS2 Dual TS 18 DVBS2 Dual TS Figure 5-17 displays the corresponding Unit Licensing Web management screen. Figure 5-17: Unit Licensing Web-Management Screen © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 5-31 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 86: Chapter 6 Receiver Configuration

    ProView 2900 Receiver Configuration Menu Tree The purpose of the receiver module is to single out a selected Transport Stream from the transmission that reaches the ProView 2900 inputs, to demodulate it, and pass on the digital transport stream to the decoder module.
  • Page 87 Chapter 6: Receiver Configuration Modules Satellite Receiver Configuration Figure 6-1: Satellite Receiver Configuration Menu Screen © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 88: Dvb-S Receiver Configuration

    6.2.1. DVB-S Receiver Configuration This section details the front panel menus that enable configuring the DVB-S receiver in a ProView 2900 DVB-S front end device. The following is the DVB-S Receiver Configuration menu as displayed on the ProView 2900 front panel screen:...
  • Page 89 The symbol rate must be set to match the exact symbol rate value used by the satellite transponder, down to the sixt digit after the decimal point (i.e, correct rate in bauds). © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 90 When in Automatic mode, the ProView 2900 device tries all FEC rates until locking the rate to the transport stream. The following figure illustrates the FEC Rate screen.
  • Page 91 Satellite Receiver Configuration LNB Power Supply 6.2.1.5. The ProView 2900 sets the polarization of the receiving antenna by providing different voltage levels to the satellite Low Noise Block (LNB), 13v for vertical polarization and 18v for horizontal polarization. The polarization of the receiving antenna is determined according to the polarity of the satellite transponder.
  • Page 92 The ProView 2900 uses Freq Drift Compensation to automatically correct inaccurate frequencies set by the operator. When the operator sets the receiver frequency, the ProView 2900 checks whether it is set to the optimum frequency. When a deviation is detected, the ProView 2900 calculates the offset from the original setting and enables correcting it.
  • Page 93 6.2.1.10. The Frequency Range parameter defines the input frequency in the Ku, C or L bands. This parameter affects the displayed frequencies and ranges of the ProView 2900 DVB-S receiver parameters. The following figure illustrates the Frequency Range screen. Frequency Range...
  • Page 94 The symbol rate must be known and set in the ProView 2900. The ProView 2900 scans the frequency range, while seeking a valid DVB stream. Upon locating a valid DVB stream, the ProView 2900 marks the located frequency and service name.

  • Page 95: Dvb-S2 Receiver Configuration

    6.2.2. DVB-S2 Receiver Configuration This section details the front panel menus that enable configuring the DVB-S2 receiver in a ProView 2900 DVB-S2 front end device. The following is the DVB-S2 Receiver configuration menu as displayed on the ProView 2900 front panel screen:...
  • Page 96 Selecting the receiver frequency is done from the Frequency Range configuration function, detailed in paragraph 6.2.1.10). The following table lists the different bands, and their respective frequency ranges. Band Frequency 0.950000-2.150000GHz L-Band 3.200000-4.200000GHz C-Band 10.700000-12.750000GHz Ku-Band © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 6-11 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 97 (i.e, correct rate in bauds). Modulation 6.2.2.3. The Modulation menu allows setting the ProView 2900 receiver to the relevant modulation method. The following figure illustrates the Modulation screen. Modulation Modulation...
  • Page 98 The PLSCODE informs the receiver regarding the pilot configuration, which resides in the PLHEADER. Usually, only a few modes, such as 8PSK rate 2/3, 16APSK rate 2/3 and 3/4, and 32APSK rate 3/4, need pilot assistance for carrier recovery. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 6-13 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 99 The Spectral Inversion parameter sets the spectral mode of operation. This parameter is configured according to the information provided from the broadcast head-end or can be set to automatic. When set to automatic mode, the ProView 2900 tries the two spectral modes until obtaining synchronization.
  • Page 100 LNB Power Supply 6.2.2.9. The ProView 2900 sets the polarization of the receiving antenna by providing different voltage levels to the satellite Low Noise Block (LNB), 13v for vertical polarization and 18v for horizontal polarization. The polarization of the receiving antenna is determined according to the polarity of the satellite transponder.
  • Page 101 The ProView 29000 uses Freq Drift Compensation Feature to automatically correct inaccurate frequencies inserted by the operator. When the operator sets the receiver frequency, the ProView 2900 checks whether the inserted frequency is set to the optimal frequency. When a deviation is detected, the ProView 2900 calculates the offset from the original setting and enables correcting it.
  • Page 102 When selecting the Ku-Band or the C-Band local oscilator, you must manually set the L.O. frequency (see the LNB L.O. Frequency configuration function detailed in paragraph 6.2.1.9). © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 6-17 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 103 The symbol rate must be known and set in the ProView 2900. The ProView 2900 scans the frequency range, while seeking a valid DVB stream. Upon locating a valid DVB stream, the ProView 2900 marks the located frequency and service name.
  • Page 104 When operating the scanning, the ProView 2900 searches for a valid signal within a range of 12MHz (configured frequency ±6MHz). The ProView 2900 locks on the first detected valid signal, and automatically sets the configured frequency accordingly.

  • Page 105: Dvb-Dsng Module

    6.2.3. DVB-DSNG Module This section details the front panel menus that enable configuring the DVB-DSNG receiver in a ProView 2900 DVB-DSNG front end device. The following is the DVB-DSNG Receiver Configuration menu as displayed on the ProView 2900 front panel screen:...
  • Page 106 Selecting the receiver frequency is done from the Frequency Range configuration function, detailed in paragraph 6.2.1.10). The following table lists the different bands, and their respective frequency ranges. Band Frequency 0.950000-2.150000GHz L-Band 3.200000-4.200000GHz C-Band 10.700000-12.750000GHz Ku-Band © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 6-21 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 107 (i.e, correct rate in bauds). Modulation 6.2.3.3. The Modulation menu allows setting the ProView 2900 receiver to the relevant modulation method. The following figure illustrates the Modulation screen. Modulation Modulation...
  • Page 108 The FEC Rate parameter sets the Forward error correction rate value. The FEC parameter can be acquired from the satellite transponder information or can be set to automatic. When in Automatic mode, the ProView 2900 device tries all FEC rates until locking the rate to the transport stream.
  • Page 109 The Spectral Inversion parameter sets the spectral mode of operation. This parameter is configured according to the information provided from the broadcast head-end or can be set to automatic. When set to automatic mode, the ProView 2900 tries the two spectral modes until obtaining synchronization.
  • Page 110 Input Signal Source 6.2.3.9. The Input Signal Source menu selects the RF interface source through which to acquire the signal to be received. This menu exists only in Dual RF Input ProView 2900 devices. Input Signal Source Input Signal Source...
  • Page 111 0000 - - - - 1300 1300 1300 13000000> 0000> 0000> 0000> Available frequency range is: For Ku-Band L.O.: 8500000 to 13000000 [KHz] • For C-Band L.O.: 5000000 to 6000000 [KHz] • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 6-26 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 112 The symbol rate must be known and set in the ProView 2900. The ProView 2900 scans the frequency range, while seeking a valid DVB stream. Upon locating a valid DVB stream, the ProView 2900 marks the located frequency and service name.

  • Page 113: Ip Receiver Configuration

    6.3. IP Receiver Configuration This section details the ProView 2900 Front Panel and Web Manager menus that enable configuring the IP Receiver in a ProView 2900 IP Front End device. Figure 6-5 illustrates the structure of the configuration tree menu for the IP receiver.

  • Page 114: Mpegoip Input 1

    Chapter 6: Receiver Configuration Modules IP Receiver Configuration The following is the IP Receiver configuration menu as it is displayed on the ProView 2900 front panel screen: Receiver Receiver 1 1 1 1 - - - - 2 2 2 2 - - - - 1 1 1 1...
  • Page 115 Logical Source (Socket) – for configuring the IP parameters of the TS source end- • device (“logical port” parameters) FEC – for configuring the Forward Error Correction parameters. • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 6-30 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 116 • NOTES The operator must enter valid IP addresses before the ProView 2900 can operate. If one or more IP addresses are not entered correctly, the following message is desplayed: “Front-End Warning – IP Configuration Error”. This message remains until all IP addresses are entered correctly.

  • Page 117: General

    Chapter 6: Receiver Configuration Modules IP Receiver Configuration FEC (Forward Error Correction) 6.3.1.3. The ProView 2900 IP Front End-FEC Implementation complies with ProMPEG CoP3v2, with the following limitations: Columns support only Maximum TS bit-rate - 20 Mbps 1 1 1 1 - - - - 2 2 2 2 - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - - - 1 1 1 1 - - - - 3 3 3 3...
  • Page 118 Selected Active Port – for selecting the active input port. This port will become active • and remain active unless a redundancy event caused the ProView 2900 to switch to the other input port. - enables or disables the ProView 2900 redundancy feature Redundancy •...
  • Page 119 Source redundancy. Redundancy Event 6.3.2.3. A redundancy event causes the ProView 2900 to switch from the active Physical Link and Logical Source to the passive ones. The device identifies a redundancy event when all the following conditions apply: Redundancy mode is enabled •...
  • Page 120 The aim of the De-Jittering mechanism is to eliminate the inherent jitter introduced by a typical IP network. This mechanism practically acquires the source exact frequency and follows it. The ProView 2900 supports de-jittering of CBR (Constant Bit Rate) streams. The de-jitter delay configurability enables only optimizing unit-performance according to specific needs.

  • Page 121: Dvb-Atm Receiver Configuration

    6.4. DVB-ATM Receiver Configuration This section details the ProView 2900 Front Panel and Web Manager menus that enable configuring the DVB-ATM receiver in a ProView 2900 DVB-ATM front end device. The following is the DVB-ATM Receiver Configuration menu as displayed on the...

  • Page 122: Mode

    FEC screen: VPI Address VPI Address VPI Address VPI Address 1 1 1 1 Enable Enable Enable Enable 2 2 2 2 Disable Disable Disable Disable © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 6-37 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 123: Chapter 7 Stream Configuration

    General Filtering parameters, detailed in paragraph 7.5. Service Filtering parameters, detailed in paragraph 7.5.4. PID Filtering parameters, detailed in paragraph 7.5.5. Figure 7-1 displays the tree structure of the ProView 2900 Front Panel Stream Configuration Menu. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0...
  • Page 124 Chapter 7: Stream Configuration Menu Stream Configuration Menu Tree Figure 7-1: Front Panel Stream Configuration Menu Tree © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 125: Web Management Stream Configuration Tree

    To access the Stream Configuration menu in the Web Management control interface go to Stream Tab. The configuration of the stream parameters using the ProView 2900 Web Manager Stream menu consists of the following: General configuration, consisting of the following configuration groups: •...
  • Page 126 Chapter 7: Stream Configuration Menu Stream Configuration Menu Tree Figure 7-2: Web Management Stream Configuration Menu Tree © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 127: Stream Input

    The ProView 2900 supports a wide range of optional input interfaces, allowing the ProView 2900 to receive input streams from different sources. To access the Stream Input Configuration menu in the ProView 2900 Front Panel, go to Configuration Stream Input .

  • Page 128: Source

    Chapter 7: Stream Configuration Menu Stream Input 7.2.1. Source The Source parameter defines the input stream source. When the receiver is active in the ProView 2900, the following menu is displayed: Source Source Source Source 1 1 1 1 FRONT- - - - END (QPSK)

  • Page 129: Rate Range

    Figure 7-2 7.2.4. Input Stream Identifier (ISI) The ProView 2900 support Multiple Input transport Streams (MIS). This support is being done using DVB-S2 Input Stream Identifier (ISI). This identifier is present in the Baseband Header of a DVB-S2 Baseband Frame.

  • Page 130: Stream Output

    The ProView 2900 supports a wide range of optional output interfaces, allowing the ProView 2900 to send output streams to different destinations. To access the Stream Output Configuration menu in the ProView 2900 Front Panel, go to Configuration Stream Output .

  • Page 131: Clock

    Chapter 7: Stream Configuration Menu Clock 7.4. Clock Defines the synchronization source for the ProView 2900. To access the Stream Clock Configuration menu in the ProView 2900 Front Panel, go to Configuration Stream Clock. Clock Clock Clock Clock 1 1 1 1 27MHz Synchronizatio...

  • Page 132: Stream Filtering Configuration

    Stream Filtering is a licensing-required feature that allows the user to define a method for Service and PID filtering on streams delivered at the ProView 2900 ASI and IP output ports. The following describes the filtering procedures, using both front panel and web-based management interfaces: 7.5.1.

  • Page 133: Filtering Using The Web-Based Management Interface

    Select Services 4. In case the PID filtering strategy is select, set the PIDs (see section 7.5.5). To access the Select PIDs submenu go to: Stream Select PIDs © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 7-11 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 134: Filtering Parameters

    TRANSMIT – this mode forwards only selected services or PIDs to the output (Excluding • unselected or unreferenced services or PIDs). FILTER - this mode excludes the selected services or PIDs from the output. • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 7-12 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 135 Unreferenced service – the user can add any other service ID. When the service is received at the input, the ProView 2900 will forward (or filter) it accordingly. This mode is useful for scenarios were the user want to select an unreferenced service or configures the unit before the system is fully deployed.

  • Page 136: Select Filtering Services

    Service menu is a feature that allows the user to select services used for filtering mode on the ProView 2900 ASI and IP output ports. The following describes service selection in filtering mode through the front panel and the web-interface.
  • Page 137 Select Service Menu Screen Select Services screen includes the following parameters: Referenced Services - This parameter lists all available services on the ProView 2900. It • allows selection of specific service. The parameters displayed as the service' ID next to the service' name tag.

  • Page 138: Select Pids

    Stream Filtering Configuration 7.5.5. Select PIDs The PID menu screen is a feature that allows the user to PIDs on the ProView 2900 ASI select and IP output ports. The following describes PIDs selection in filtering mode through the front panel and the web-interface.
  • Page 139 PIDs list Clear - Clicking on Clear button empty all selected fields. • NOTE Service menu is applicable only when service filtering is selected from Strategy menu © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 7-17 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 140: Chapter 8 Service Configuration Menu

    The number of Audio and Video Channels (as well as the related VBI, Subtiteling and other features) provided in the Service Configuration menu is dynamic and is determined by the ProView 2900 hardware installed and licensed features. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0...
  • Page 141 Chapter 8: Service Configuration Menu Service Configuration Menu Tree To access the Service Configuration menu in the front panel control interface go to Configuration Service. The following screen displays the Service configuration menu from the ProView 2900 Front Panel: Service Service...

  • Page 142: Tv1 Select (And Tv2 Select)

    To access the TV1 Select (and TV2 Select) Table Menu in the front panel control interface go to Configuration Service TV1 Select (or TV2 Select). The following screen displays the TV1 Select (and TV2 Select) menu in the ProView 2900 Front Panel:...

  • Page 143: Pcr

    ProView 2900 Front Panel Service Configuration menu tree (Configuration Service TV1 Select (or TV2 Select) [service name]). Same parameters can be configured in the ProView 2900 Web Manager in the PIDs Window (Service TV1 Select (or TV2 Select) [service name]).

  • Page 144: Audio

    (according to DVB VBI standard EN 301 775, which specifies EBU Teletext subtitling data, used for language translation). Differently from DVB subtitling, Teletext Subtitling requires the decoder to be able to create relevant language fonts. The ProView 2900 has the following Teletext Subtitling fonts installed: Croatian...

  • Page 145: Stand-Alone Select

    NOTE The number of audio channels provided in the Preferred Languages Menu is dynamic and is determined by the ProView 2900 model. Audio 3 and Audio 4 channels are available in dual decoders, ProView 2980, and ProView 2981 models only.

  • Page 146: Pid Select

    This option is intended for advanced users only and should not be used normally. Create a Service only through Configuration Service TV1/TV2 Select. It is highly recommended to consult Harmonic Customer Support before using this control menu. To access the PID Select Menu in the front panel control interface go to Configuration Service PID Select.
  • Page 147 LS Data RS-232, HS Data RS-422 • All PID-Assigning screens are identical in structure and functionality. The only difference is the screen header, which changes according to the chosen port. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 148: Mapping Port To Service

    Chapter 8: Service Configuration Menu Mapping Port to Service The following figure is an example of a PID Assigning screen, as it appears in the ProView 2900 front panel control interface (the selected port in this example is Video1): Video1 Video1...
  • Page 149 Decoder#1 and decoder#2. TV1 (and TV2, when available) – This mode indicates that the elementary stream is • related to the service assigned to Decoder#1 (or Decoder#2 for TV2). © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 8-10 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 150: General Configuration

    General Configuration 8.7. General Configuration The Service General Configuration menu defines the ProView 2900 service selection strategy (either automatic or user-defined). It also allows the operator to instruct to the CAM (Conditional Access Module) which ES to decrypt. To access the General Configuration menu, in the front panel control interface go to Configuration Service General Configuration.

  • Page 151: Service Strategy

    8.7.2. Service CAS Open This parameter defines which ES will be decrypted by the CAM. It is possible to either instruct the ProView 2900 to decrypt all the received ES, or allow it to decrypt only the ones that are currently being decoded.

  • Page 152: Chapter 9 Video Configuration Menu

    The number of Video Channels (as well as the VBI and OSD functions) provided in the Video Configuration menu is dynamic and is determined by the ProView 2900 model hardware and licensed features (Video 2, VB I2 and OSD 2 requires dual decoder ProView 2900).

  • Page 153: Video 1 (And Video 2) Configuration Options

    9.2. Video 1 (and Video 2) Configuration Options The Video 1 (and Video 2 in dual decoders ProView 2900) menu allow the user to set parameters for Video 1 and/or Video 2 outputs (if applicable). To access Video 1 or Video 2 menu screens navigate to Root Configuration...

  • Page 154: Format

    8 8 8 8 RUSSIAN SECAM RUSSIAN SECAM RUSSIAN SECAM RUSSIAN SECAM The available options are: NTSC, PAL M, PAL BG, PAL D, PAL N, SECAM, RUSSIAN SECAM. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 155: Interpolation

    • 14:9 – This option will be supported in future ProView 2900 versions. • 14:9 Box – This option will be supported in future ProView 2900 versions. • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 156: Lip-Sync Mode

    • 9.2.5. STC-PCR Delay The STC PCR Delay parameter sets the delay between the System Time Clock (STC) and the ProView 2900 clock. The ProView 2900 clock is recovered from PCR data to compensate for: Delay between STC and PCR...

  • Page 157: Blanking Mode

    2 2 2 2 ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE The available options are: Disable – SDI output without embedded audio. • Enable - SDI output with embedded audio • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 158: Test Mode

    Video 1 (and Video 2) Configuration Options 9.2.8. Test Mode The ProView 2900 can generate a number of Video Test Bars for video quality testing. All the bars have a full-screen overlay (produced using a Digital Graphics engine) and are intended for 625 and 525 systems.

  • Page 159: Vbi 1 (And Vbi 2) Configuration Options

    9.3. VBI 1 (and VBI 2) Configuration Options The VBI 1 (and VBI 2 in dual decoder ProView 2900) Menu contains all VBI (Vertical Blanking Interval) parameters that are available through the ProView 2900. To access the VBI 1 and VBI 2 Menus in the front panel control interface go to Configuration Video Vbi1 (or Vbi2).

  • Page 160: Cc (Closed Captioning) Parameter

    • E.S (EN-301-775) – CC data is acquired according to the EN 301-775 DVB standard. • VIDEO – The ProView 2900 automatically detects the existing CC standard and acquires • the CC data accordingly. VIDEO (ATSC A/53) – The ProView 2900 automatically detects the existing CC standard •...

  • Page 161: Amol (Automatic Measurements Of Line-Ups) Parameter

    775) 775) The available options are: DISABLE – AMOL is disabled. • E.S (EN-301-775) – The ProView 2900 complies with the DVB EN 301-775 AMOL • standard. 9.3.3. TVG (TV Guide) Parameter Selecting TVG (TV Guide) displays the following screen:...

  • Page 162: Vits (Vertical Interval Test Signals) Parameter

    When working in PAL or SECAM/R.SECAM video format, the user can select two lines. The factory setting is to Line 1: 17 and Line 2: 18. In this case, the ProView 2900 will re-insert the VITS signals automatically to lines 17, 18, 330, 331.

  • Page 163: Vitc (Vertical Interval Time Code) Parameter

    VBI 1 (and VBI 2) Configuration Options NOTES The ProView 2900 enables the user to insert VITS signals to lines 17 and 18 as well as to any other line between 0 and 23. In Russian SECAM format, there are special VITS signals, different in format from PAL VITS.

  • Page 164: Wss (Wide-Screen Signalling) Parameter

    The available options are: DISABLE – The ProView 2900 does not output a WSS signal. • TV MONITOR – The ProView 2900 generates the WSS signal according to the Aspect • Ratio value entered by the operator through Root Configuration Video(1..2) Monitor Aspect-Ratio (complies with ITU-T standard J.

  • Page 165: Video Index) Parameter

    775) The available options are: DISABLE – Teletext is disabled. • E.S (EN-301-775) – The ProView 2900 re-inserts the Teletext signal as included in the • transport stream according to EN 301-775. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 9-14...

  • Page 166: Vps (Video Program System) Parameter

    775) The available options are: DISABLE – VPS is disabled. • E.S (EN-301-775) – The ProView 2900 re-inserts the signal as included in the transport • stream in accordance with EN 301-775. 9.3.10. SMC (Sound Mode Concept) Parameter This feature will be supported in the future software releases.

  • Page 167: Osd 1 (And Osd 2) Configuration Options

    9.4. OSD 1 (and OSD 2) Configuration Options The OSD 1 (and OSD 2 in dual decoder ProView 2900) Menu contains parameters for Video 1 and Video 2 (if applicable). These menus are entered from the ProView 2900 Video Configuration Menu (see Section Chapter 1).

  • Page 168: Monitor Output

    2 2 2 2 ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE ENABLE The available options are: DISABLE – Disables Monitor Output (ProView 2900 rear panel) • ENABLE – Enables Monitor Output • 9.4.2. Broadcast Output Selecting Broadcast Output displays the following screen: Broadcast Output...

  • Page 169: Dvb Subtitle Mode

    OSD PID. The Page Filter identifies the page that contains actual subtitling data. 9.4.6. TLTX Subtitle Mode Teletext Subtitling requires the decoder to create relevant language fonts. The ProView 2900 has the following Teletext Subtitling fonts installed (all fonts according to ETS 300 706):...

  • Page 170: Chapter 10 Audio Configuration Menu

    Chapter 10 Audio Configuration Menu This chapter details the Audio configuration functions provided to the ProView 2900 User. The Audio Configuration menu contains parameters that set the audio decoder mode of operation. 10.1. Audio Configuration Menu Tree Audio Configuration menu contains parameters that set the audio decoder mode of operation.
  • Page 171 9 9 9 9 Delay Delay 000 [mSec] 000 [mSec] Delay Delay 000 [mSec] 000 [mSec] 10 Test Tone Test Tone DISABLE DISABLE Test Tone Test Tone DISABLE DISABLE © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 10-2 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 172: Audio Decoder Mode Setup

    In the Web Management, window PassThru Sample Rate is effective only when PassThru is selected in Decoder Mode. Digital Format will be supported by the ProView 2900 Web Control interface in the future SW releases. The following paragraphs detail the Audio Configuration options.

  • Page 173: Ac3 Downmix Mode Setup

    The available options are: Custom Mode 0, Custom Mode 1, Line Out Mode, RF Remod Mode. The default for Audio AC-3 Operational output is Line Out mode. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 10-4 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 174: Passthru Sample Rate

    4 4 4 4 BOTH RIGHT BOTH RIGHT BOTH RIGHT BOTH RIGHT 5 5 5 5 BOTH LEFT BOTH LEFT BOTH BOTH LEFT LEFT The available options are: © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 10-5 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 175: Digital Format

    Available delay time ranges from -128 to +128 mSec. 10.11. Test Tone The ProView 2900 can create a 1 kHz audio test signal, and output it through any of its audio outputs for testing that audio output performance. The operator must select the audio output to be tested and enable the creation of the test tone for that output.
  • Page 176 NOTES It is required to stop all ProView 2900 decoding before performing the Audio Output testing. Only Audio Outputs 1, 3, and 4 can currently be tested using the ProView 2900 internal 1 kHz test tone. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 10-7 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 177: Chapter 11 Data Configuration Menu

    NOTE High Speed Data Port is supported only on ProView 2960 and ProView 2990.models. These models do not support Low Speed Data Port. All other ProView 2900 models support only Low Speed Data. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 11-1 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 178: Low Speed Data Port

    The minimum amount of data that can be transmitted through the LS Data port is the size of one PES payload. To access the Low Speed Data menu in the ProView 2900 front panel control interface go to Configuration Data Low Speed Data Port: The following screen displays the Low Speed Out Port menu: ©...

  • Page 179: Baud Rate

    P.E.S Payload P.E.S Payload P.E.S Payload To access the Low Speed Data menu in the ProView 2900 web management window go to Data Low Speed Data Port: Figure 10-2 displays the corresponding LS Data Port menu (Web Management screen). Figure 11-2:...

  • Page 180: Layer Filtering

    The LS Data transmission Baud Rate settings must comply with the corresponding encoder data-encapsulation rate. 11.2.2. Layer Filtering The ProView 2900 supports three levels of Low Speed Data filtering, determining the type of data to be transmitted through the LS Data port. Following is the front panel Layer Filtering screen:...
  • Page 181 9 Num of Packets 9 Num of Packets 9 Num of Packets The following sub-paragraphs describe the configuration of each IP Out-Port feature using the ProView 2900 Front Panel menu. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 11-5 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 182: Operational Mode

    Chapter 12: GenLock Configuration Menu IP-Out-Port Configuration Menu To access the IP Out Port menu in the ProView 2900 web management window go to Data IP Data Port: Figure 11-3 displays the corresponding IP Data Port menu. Figure 11-3: IP Data Port Menu Screen...

  • Page 183: Protocol

    11.3.5. Default Gateway The Default Gateway parameter allows setting the network default gateway address. This is the address of a local IP router on the same network as the ProView 2900 that is used to forward traffic beyond the local network.

  • Page 184: Destination Ip Address

    Num of Packets Num of Packets Num of Packets <01- - - - 07> <01 07> <01 <01 07> 07> Available values are between 1 and 7. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 11-8 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 185: High Speed Data

    The High Speed Data Menu is used for setting the transfer rate & direction (MSB↔LSB) and the type of data to be sent, through the High Speed Data port. To access the Low Speed Data menu in the ProView 2900 front panel control interface go to Configuration Data High Speed Data Port:...

  • Page 186: Tx Clock

    T.S PAYLOAD – Strips the transport stream header (first 4 bytes out of the 188 bytes • packet) T.S PACKET – Enables the entire transport stream packet (188 bytes) • © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 11-10 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 187: Chapter 12 Genlock Configuration Mneu

    This chapter details the GenLock configuration functions provided to the ProView 2900 User. 12.1. GenLock Configuration Menu Tree The GenLock configuration menu is used for synchronize the ProView 2900 with an external video input. Figure 12-1 displays a tree diagram of the GenLock Configuration Menu.

  • Page 188: H Control

    < < < < 0 0 0 0 - - - - +1728 +1728> > > > +1728 +1728 The Horizontal Control delay ranges from -7[nSec] to +1728[nSec]. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 12-2 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 189: Control

    < < < < 0 0 0 0 - - - - +360 +360 +360 +360> > > > The Vertical Control delay ranges from 0 to 360 degrees. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 12-3 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 190: Chapter 13 Conditional Access Configuration Menu

    This chapter details the Conditional Access configuration functions provided to the ProView 2900 User. 13.1. CA Configuration Menu Tree This menu allows access to all ProView 2900 CA (Conditional Access) parameters. Figure 13-1 displays a tree diagram of the Conditional Access Configuration Menu. Figure 13-1: Conditional Access Configuration Menu Tree Structure ©...
  • Page 191 Web Interface Conditional Access Screen The Conditional Access Menu parameters are as follows: Common Interface (CI) • Enable setting up the configuration of the CAMS in the ProView 2900 using the DVB-CI standard. For details, see Section 13.2. BISS Mode •...

  • Page 192: Common Interface Configuration Menu

    Common Interface Configuration Menu 13.2. Common Interface Configuration Menu The Common Interface (CI) menu displays the current status of the ProView 2900 CI slots. To access the Common Interface menu in the front panel control interface go to Configuration Conditional Access Common Interface.

  • Page 193: Operation

    Send PIN Code Send PIN Code Send PIN Code Send PIN Code 1111 1111 1111 1111 <0000 - - - - 9999> <0000 9999> <0000 <0000 9999> 9999> © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 13-4 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 194: Biss Mode

    • These BISS options operate according to the EBU-UER Tech 3292 manual. Even-Odd Encryption is a Harmonic-developed encryption option that uses both an even and an odd key. This is another encryption option that is available for the operator. The following screen displays the BISS menu navigation screen:...

  • Page 195: General

    1 1 1 1 - - - - 2 2 2 2 - - - - 7 7 7 7 - - - - 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Encription Key Encription Key Encription Key Encription Key0 0 0 0 000000 000000- - - - 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 000000 © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 13-6 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 196: Embedded Mode

    Although frozen, the video output remains a valid signal. The ProView 2900 detects CAM errors by performing a video lock test that recognizes faulty video output signals which last longer then the configurable threshold time.

  • Page 197: Chapter 14 Unit Configuration Menu

    Chapter 14 Unit Configuration Menu This chapter details the ProView 2900 Unit configuration functions provided to the ProView 2900 User. 14.1. Unit Configuration Menu Tree The Unit Configuration menu allows setting general ProView 2900 parameters. Figure 14-1 displays a tree diagram of the Unit configuration menu.
  • Page 198 Ethernet Management Port - For details see Section 14.6. Licensing - For details see Section 14.7. Dry Contact (Alarms and GPI) – For details see Section 14.8. Trap Menu - For details see Section 14.9. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-2 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 199: General Configuration Menu

    Figure 14-3 shows the corresponding Unit General Web management screen. Figure 14-3: Soft Reset Web-Interface Screen 14.2.1. LCD Contrast (Front Panel Only) The LCD Contrast option sets the ProView 2900 LCD contrast. LCD Contrast LCD Contrast LCD Contrast LCD Contrast...

  • Page 200: Soft Reset

    Chapter 14: Unit Configuration Menu Change Password (Web Manager Only) 14.2.2. Soft Reset This parameter is used for performing a warm reset on the ProView 2900. Soft Reset Soft Reset Soft Reset Soft Reset 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 The available options are On and OFF.

  • Page 201: Control Passwords (Web Manager Only)

    The Control Passwords screen includes two fields: FTP Password – Allows enabling or disabling the FTP password. WEB Password – Allows enabling or disabling the WEB password. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-5 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 202: Serial Control Port Configuration

    HW Interface HW Interface 1 1 1 1 RS232 RS232 RS232 RS232 2 2 2 2 RS485 RS485 RS485 RS485 The available options are: RS-232 and RS-485 © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-6 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 203: Sw Protocol

    FFFF [HEX] FFFF [HEX] FFFF [HEX] FFFF [HEX] <0000- - - - FFFF> <0000 FFFF> <0000 <0000 FFFF> FFFF> Valid range is between 0 and FFFF (Hexadecimal). © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-7 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 204: Ethernet Management Port

    Unit Ethernet Screen The following paragraphs describe the Ethernet Management Port Configuration parameters. 14.6.1. MAC Address The MAC Address parameter displays the MAC address of the ProView 2900 management. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-8 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 205: Ip Address

    14.6.4. Default Gateway The Default Gateway parameter allows setting the network default gateway address. This is the address of a local IP router on the same network as the ProView 2900, which is used to forward traffic beyond the local network.

  • Page 206: Entering A Serial Key Thru The Front Panel

    Chapter 14: Unit Configuration Menu Licensing Menu Figure 14-8 displays the corresponding Licensing Web management screen. It also detail the status of all licensed option for the ProView 2900 version. Figure 14-8: ProView 2900 Licensing Screen 14.7.1. Entering A Serial Key Thru The Front Panel To enter a Licencing serial key thru the front panel access Key option in the Licensing menu screen.

  • Page 207: Dry Contact Menu

    14.8. Dry Contact Menu The Dry Contact menu screen allows configuring the GPI 1 or GPI 2. The GPI (General Purpose Interface) is a dry contact relay, used by the ProView 2900 for displaying warnings that appear in the device.

  • Page 208: Sync Loss

    TS Buffer Overflow TS Buffer Overflow TS Buffer Overflow TS Buffer Overflow 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 The available options are ON and OFF: © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-12 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 209: Ts Error

    TS counter reaches the threshold for PRC Discontinuity error. PRC Continuity PRC Continuity PRC Continuity PRC Continuity 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 The available options are ON and OFF: © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-13 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 210: Decoder Buffer Overflow

    The Test menu allows operator to manually enable or disable the relevant GPI. Test Test Test Test 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 The available options are ON and OFF: © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-14 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 211: Dry Contact Configuration Using The Web-Interface

    Alarm Mask is disabled then also GPI1 and GPI2 are disabled. To access the Dry Contact (General) configurations though the web-interface, go to: Unit GPI. Figure 14-10 displays the GPI web-interface screen: Figure 14-10: GPI Web-Interface Screen © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-15 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 212: Traps Menu (Web Manager Only)

    Mask For Trap – Shows the alarm's IP address and it's port. Configuration Parameters: Allows enabling or disabling each of the following MIB parameters: GoingToReboot, AlarmOn, AlarmOff, SettingChangess, ModuleInserted, and ModuleRemoved. For details refer to the ProView 2900 MIB User Guidelines. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-16...
  • Page 213 2. Change the Trap entry parameters. 2. Click the Apply button located right to the trap entry. For example see Figure 14-14. Figure 14-14: Modify Trap Destination © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 14-17 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 214: Appendix A Downloadingproview 2900 Software

    In this document, software download procedure is performed using the built-in MS Windows FTP utility. Configure the ProView 2900 IP Management Port according to local network specifications. The ProView 2900 IP Management is configured from the front-panel by accessing Configuration Unit Ethernet Management Port.
  • Page 215 Appendix A: Software Download Figure A-2: Run Dialog Box 4. Type “ftp <ProView 2900 Management IP address>” and press [Enter]. FTP session is displayed. See the following example. Figure A-3: Open FTP Session © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0...
  • Page 216 Appendix A: Software Download A.1.2 Log On 1. Log on to the ProView 2900 with the user name and password, both are empty for the ProView 2900. 2. Reply with [Enter] for both user and password requests. Figure A-4: Login to FTP 3.
  • Page 217 After confirmation, the ProView 2900 progress is displayed in a loading screen on the ProView 2900 front-panel. In the left frame window the loading progress is indicated by a percentage and blinking progress bar. Following is the ProView 2900 loading screen:...
  • Page 218 In this document Software download procedure is performed on the built-in MS Windows hyperterminal. The ProView 2900 can be controlled from a standard PC through a serial RS-232 or RS-485 cable. The following tables detail the pin-to-pin and signal assignments of the RS-232 and RS-485 cables, respectively.
  • Page 219 When the HyperTerminal starts, the following window is displayed. 1. Enter a connection, for example ProView 29000 and lick OK. 2. Select a connection (Icon). Figure A-8: HyperTerminal – Enter Connection © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 220 Appendix A: Software Download 3. Select a PC COM port that is the specific PC COM to which the ProView 2900 is connected. Figure A-9: Select PC COM Port 4. Select the Baud Rate. This must be identical to the ProView 2900 baud rate parameter.
  • Page 221 Press [Enter]. If the word “Root” appears on the terminal window, the user is connected with the IRD. /root> indicates the main path to the ProView 2900. The user can also type “help” to see the ProView 2900 help commands. Figure A-11: HyperTerminal Window The user can check the current ProView 2900 version with command “status/unit/sw_info”...
  • Page 222 Appendix A: Software Download Figure A-12: Update Software Version Command The ProView 2900 erases the previous software version when updating. This process can take approximately 30 seconds (see the following example). Figure A-13: Erasing Flash Process After the previous software is erased, message “Ready For Receive” is displayed.
  • Page 223 Send File Dialog Box 5. Click Send. The loading starts. This may take a few minutes. The status is displayed in the following window below or on the ProView 2900 front panel main menu. © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 A-10 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 224 A.2.5 Loading Software Version through ProView 2900 BOOT Application When the ProView 2900 is shut down during software download, the ProView 2900 start up sequence is set with the boot application. Perform the following: 1. Stop the previous Hyper Terminal sending process and restart standard communication with the ProView 2900.
  • Page 225 UPGRADE Thru’ SERIAL Progress = 14% Progress = 14% After download is complete, the ProView 2900 restarts the standard operation with the new software version. 3. To use the Boot Application, type “upgrade_sw applic”. The ProView 2900 starts "erasing flash" and after few minutes (after Erasing Flash Completed Successfully) the “Ready for Receive...”...
  • Page 226 Appendix A: Software Download Figure A-18: Complete Software Loading © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 A-13 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 227: Appendix B Ip-Front End Software Upgrade Procedure

    This procedure is different than in other front end devices. To run the IP Front End software upgrade, perform the following steps: 1. The watchdog feature must first be disabled in the ProView 2900 for correct SW upgrade. To disable the watchdog feature, perform the following steps:...
  • Page 228 16. On the ProView 2900 front panel, go to Configuration Stream Source and select FRONT END (IP) 17. Verify the correct upgrading of the new SW version by going in the ProView 2900 front panel to Status Receiver General and checking the SW Version dd/mm/yy mj.mn parameter value...

  • Page 229: Appendix C Aspect Ratio Configuration Process

    WSS signal (see ‘WSS Signal Generator’ in Figure C-1), and outputs it to the monitor. The WSS menu in the ProView 2900 contains two items (see WSS explanation in Section 9.3 for further details): Source – from which the ProView 2900 extracts the WSS information. The available options are: DISABLE, TV MONITOR, E.S.
  • Page 230 After setting the values of WSS, Monitor Aspect Ratio, and Interpolation, the ProView 2900 receives all required A/R information for re-creating the image. Table C-1 and Table C-2 details the format of the image after conversion in all ProView 2900 available settings combinations, and depending upon the incoming signal's A/R.
  • Page 231 Always displays Normal picture on 4:3 TV and short and fat on the 16:9 TV WSS – 4:3 Full Format 0001.0000.000.000 Can be output if WSS is set as Video Stream Output Display 16:9 © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...
  • Page 232 WSS is set as Video Stream With 16:9 L/B signalling as auto sense, 16:9 monitor can convert the picture to Normal 16:9 Output Display 16:9 16:9 16:9 © Harmonic Inc. Manual p/n 101543/Ver 1.0 ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94...

  • Page 233: Appendix D Proview 2900 Configuration File

    Appendix D ProView 2900 Configuration File This Appendix summarizes the content of the ProView 2900 configuration file. The configuration file is mostly used for configuration backup and for redundancy application. The configuration file is uploaded and downloaded through the FTP.
  • Page 234 Destination IP address • UDP source port • UDP destination port • Number of packets • DVB S Receiver Configurations The ProView 2900 Configuration file holds the following DVB-S Receiver parameters: Frequency • Symbol rate • FEC rate • Spectral inversion •...
  • Page 235 Appendix D: ProView 2900 Configuration File IP Receiver Configuration The ProView 2900 Configuration file holds the following IP Receiver parameters: MPEGoIP1/ MPEGoIP2 • (Logical source , IP address type, IP multicast address , UDP destination port, FEC Colum port) General •...

  • Page 236: Appendix E Proview 2900 Warning Messages

    Leds located right to the front panel screen, followed by an Error Message on the front panel screen. Warning LEDs The ProView 2900 provided with two warning LEDs located right to the front panel screen. These LEDs indicate errors when detected. Figure E-1 shows the warning LEDs as located on the front panel.
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