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Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster
The MediaStar Evolution 784 LAN-Caster allows
DVB-S/S2 TV and Radio channels to be streamed
onto an IP network. Connect a DVB-S/S2 Satellite
dish LNB to the LAN-Caster and use the simple
browser based control interface to stream up
to 15 channels from a single RF multiplex onto
the network. A networked MediaStar Digital
Media Decoder display unit can then decode
these streams and output the video and audio to
an LCD or OLED display. The MediaStar 'Viewer'
software application can decode the streams
and provide live TV pictures and sound on a PC.
Product Specification
Physical
129 x 41 x 230 mm, occupies 1 (of 9) 770 rack slot. 405g
Ambient operating temperature range
0º - 40º C, 770 rack ambient
Power supply
7 W (from 770 rack, excluding LNB load)
LAN
RJ45 802.3 10/100 Base-T Auto MDIX
Static or DHCP IP Address
DSCP stream tagging for QoS
Network protocols
UDP, TCP, ARP, DHCP, ICMP, IGMP V2, HTTP, Telnet, SNMP,
Syslog, SAP/SDP, SMTP, DSCP
RF Input
F type female connector (75 Ohms)
RF frequency range
950 to 2150 MHz
RF input level
-65 to -25 dBm
RF loop-through
F type female connector (75 Ohms)
0 dB (+/-5 dB) gain
RF signals on currently selected H/V, High/Low band
LNB Voltage
13/18 V, 22 KHz signalling
Max current drain 400 mA (short circuit protected)
Maximum 770 Rack LNB current 2350 mA
DiSEqc
1.0, 1.1
DVB-S Demodulation
Modulation: QPSK
Coding Rate: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 6/7, 7/8
FEC: Reed Solomon/Viterbi error correction
DVB-S2 Demodulation
Modulation: QPSK, 8PSK
Coding Rate: 1/2, 3/5, 2/3, 3/4, 4/5, 5/6, 8/9, 9/10
FEC: LDCP, BCH
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What's in the box
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784 DVB-S/S2 blade
•
CAT5 patch cable
Output Streams
15 Multicast or Unicast streams from a single RF DVB multiplex
Maximum 85 Mbps
Individual TV/radio channels or Entire multiplex
Elementary stream data type filtering
Upgradability
Enablement code to upgrade from non CAM to CAM support
(in situ, with no hardware change required)
CAM Support
CI CAM modules supported with all common decryption standards
(Irdeto, Viaccess, Conax, Nagravision etc.)
Single and professional multi-channel CAMs supported
PCMCIA connector 5V, 3V CAMs supported
USB Comms
USB 1.1 Serial Comms device for external configuration/control
Administration Interface
Web pages served from LAN-Caster
Infa-Red Blasters
2 off outputs supporting Sky, Sky+, SkyHD IR formats with web page
RS232 Port
Rx, Tx, CTS, RTS up to 115200 Baud Configured for SIPI external
configuration/control OR
IP to RS232 bi-directional pass through for external device control
Temperature Monitoring
PCB operating temperature available remotely via web interface
External IP control interface
SCII Command/configuration via IP interface, USB comms and RS232
comms interfaces
Announcements
SAP (Session Announcement Protocol) notification of IP streams
Event Monitoring
SNMP or Syslog traps sent to third party SNMP manager
(MIB available on request).
Email Event Logs
Automatic email of Event log files via external SMTP server
Software
Fully upgradable with ONLY protected Cabletime software from
an HTTP server
Approvals
FCC, CE, CB, TUV Approved
Part No. 200-2352 - v1
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Page 1: Product Specification
Media Decoder display unit can then decode these streams and output the video and audio to an LCD or OLED display. The MediaStar ‘Viewer’ software application can decode the streams and provide live TV pictures and sound on a PC. -
Page 2: Installation
Installation This LAN-Caster unit should only be used in a MediaStar Evolution 770 rack that has been fully installed in accordance with its safety instructions.Refer to the ‘Connecting a Satellite dish’ section for recommendations of the dish Lightening protection required for this equipment. - Page 3 Connecting a Satellite Dish Connection of the MediaStar 784 LAN-Caster directly or indirectly to a satellite dish without suitable protection devices can leave the unit vulnerable to lightning strike/atmospheric electrical discharge that may result in damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty.
- Page 4 Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster DVB-S/S2 RF Multiplex Organisation An ‘RF Multiplex’ is a group of digital TV and radio stations that are ‘grouped’ together in a single RF signal which is then ‘bounced’ off a geo-stationary satellite, down to a user’s satellite dish. There are a wide variety of satellite services available, and Some TV/radio services are encrypted to prevent un-authorised your choice depends upon your geographical location and which...
- Page 5 Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster Installing a CAM module The LAN-Caster can be enabled to work with a third party CI CAM module, so it can decrypt the stream before it is transmitted on the network. A CI CAM module with the appropriate decryption system will be required (Irdeto, Viaccess etc.), together with a valid subscription card.
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Page 6: Front Panel Operation
Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster Front panel operation The front panel LCD can be used with the three adjacent push buttons to view status information and configure the operation of the unit. < (LEFT) and > (RIGHT) buttons scroll up and down the The structure of the menus presented on the LCD are menus, and change parameter values. - Page 7 Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster Browser based configuration menus The LAN-Caster’s web page configuration menus allow the full range of operational parameters to be set. When using the web pages, full contextual help is provided on the right side of the screen. When changes have been made, press the APPLY button at the bottom of the page to ensure these take effect.
- Page 8 Quick Start Guide - 784 DVB-S/S2 LAN-Caster Regulatory Requirements Notices EUROPE Cabletime Limited declare that the products described in this manual conform to the requirements of the following Directives: • 2004/108/EC EMC Directive • 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive THE STANDARDS APPLIED ARE: EN55022:2006+A1:2007 Information Technology Equipment - Radio Disturbance Characteristics EN61000-3-2:2006...
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