Chapter 2: Introduction
2.2.6. ProView 2981 Interfaces and Features
The ProView 2981 is a single 4:2:2 decoder. The ProView 298x family consists of two
composite video interfaces. Both CVBS interfaces are for service broadcast video quality.
Figure 2-7 illustrates the ProView 2981 rear panel. The ProView 2981 basic and software-
licensed features are also detailed.
Basic Features
2 composite video interfaces – Broadcast quality
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2 SDI interfaces
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Embedded VBI and up to 4 stereo channels in
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SDI
Decoding 4:2:2 PP@ML (1.5–50 Mbps)
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2 out of 4 active analog-audio-stereo balanced
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interfaces
2 out of 4 active AES/EBU-SPDIF audio-balanced
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interfaces
Genlock input and loop-through output
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SNMP management (10/100 Base-T)
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Web-based management (10/100 Base-T)
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GPI
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Front panel A/V monitoring connectors
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NOTES
This model requires a breakout cable to connect to the AES/EBU interfaces and to connect to
the 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.
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Figure 2-7:
ProView 2981 Rear Panel
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ProView 2900 Models
Software-Licensed Features
ASI input
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Dual (identical) ASI output
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MPEG-over-IP output or IP data output
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(MPE de-capsulation)
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3
Active analog stereo pair
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th
4
Active analog stereo pair
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rd
3
Active AES/EBU-SPDIF
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th
4
Active AES/EBU-SPDIF
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Dolby Digital (AC-3) LT/RT
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downmixing
Linear PCM (SMPTE 302M 2000),
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Dolby-E pass-through
Genlock input and loop-through output
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Dolby Digital (AC-3) LT/RT
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downmixing.
Pro MPEG FEC
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PID and service filtering
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RS-232 low speed data output
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DVB-S2 Advance Modulation
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(optional)
ProView 2900 Series/SW Version 1.94