MDU Solutions UCrypt IP to Analog Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 UC r ypt ® IP2Agen1 Patent Pending UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation ® Installation & Operation Manual...
  • Page 2: Firmware Version

    In no event shall ATX Networks Corp. or any of its affiliates be liable to an MSO, any end user of the UCrypt product, or any other third party, for any claims arising out of or related to any use or misuse of the UCrypt product in contravention of this disclaimer. It is the express obligation of an MSO to convey this disclaimer to any other end user of the UCrypt product. MDU Solutions , UCrypt...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Creating the EAS Details Channel ........5-10 MDU Solutions –...
  • Page 4 Warranty Information ..........12-1 MDU Solutions –...
  • Page 5: Safety

    SAFETY CODES AND REGULATIONS: The device should be installed and operated in compliance with all applicable local safety by-laws, codes and regulations. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 1: SAFETY This page intentionally left blank. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ® ®...
  • Page 7: System Description

    The UCrypt IP to Analog device is a configurable MPEG digital video signal processor designed to simplify creation of a lineup of up to 20 Cable TV analog channels for any applications where programs are available in IP format. The UCrypt IP to Analog...
  • Page 8: Simplified Block Diagram

    Additionally, an alert may be sent by email or SNMP trap. Simplified Block Diagram Figure 2-1: Simplified Block Diagram Front Panel Figure 2-2: Front Panel MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 9: Rear Panel

    Turn both switches off to remove power entirely from the UCrypt device. Indicators are lit when each power supply is functioning normally. Figure 2-4: Rear Panel - DC Power Supplies MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 10: Available Hardware Models

    20-channel IP Input (w/ optional Verimatrix decryption) and PAL D/K Analog Output (AC power) UCIPA20DK-DC 20-channel IP Input (w/ optional Verimatrix decryption) and PAL D/K Analog Output (DC power) MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 11: Installation

    NOTE: If the UCrypt device is to be mounted in a rack, it is essential to attach the rear mounting ears of the unit to rear mounting rails to provide support or alternately install the unit on a well supported shelf. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 12: Equipment Safety Grounding

    Figure 3-3: Equipment Safety Ground of the words “Ground” and “Earth” as well as “Grounding” and “Earthing” may be used interchangeably and in this context, have the same meaning. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 13: Environment

    UCrypt device cabinet. Alternately, the UCrypt device cabinet shall be installed in close proximity to an MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 14: Cabling Considerations

    FYI: Boot-up of the equipment will take approximately 90 seconds during which there will be no channels output from the RF output port. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 15: Initial Startup

    VKS Key Server If Verimatrix encryption is used, the VKS Key Server must be accessible on the MGMT port. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 16: Factory Default Ip Address Settings

    Set the Management Computer’s Ethernet interface to a static IP address on the 192.168.0.x subnet, as described below: MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 17 On the Management Computer, open a web browser and enter http://192.168.0.23 in the address field. You should be presented with the following screen, prompting you to log in: Figure 4-3: System Login Screen MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 18: Account Passwords And Privileges

    Password, use the appropriate values for this unit. When the User Name and Password are changed in the system, the factory default values are lost. There is no “back door” User Name and Password if the master password is forgotten. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 19: System Tab - Configuration

    Down the left side of the page are the section headings which identify the major elements or groups of elements. Headings of these groups of elements are listed below and described in detail. Figure 5-1: System Tab - Part 1 MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 20 CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM TAB - CONFIGURATION Figure 5-2: System Tab - Part 2 MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ® ®...
  • Page 21: Unit Information

    Select the username that is to be changed from the drop down menu. Enter the new password. Re-enter the new password. Click the Set Password button. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 22: Power

    Serial Number This section lists the serial number of the UCrypt system itself for record keeping, Figure 5-6: Serial Number Section reference and warranty purposes. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 23: Firmware

    IP address assigned. The default and standard HTTP address is 80. Change this address here if your system design requires. If the port is changed, login again with the new IP port number. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 24: Health

    If an NTP server is available on the network or if Internet access is available, an NTP server address or URL may be specified to ensure an accurate time is always set for the UCrypt device’s reports and alerts. This server will provide date and time to MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 25: Alerts

    Enable the sending of alerts for the power supplies. If one of the two redundant power supplies fails an alert will be sent. Set Alert Enables Button Click to save and apply Alert Settings changes. Not service affecting. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 26: Emergency Alert System

    5.12.1 EAS Compatibility The UCrypt IP to Analog system supports EAS text messages on SCTE 18 Compliant and Non Compliant TVs by over-riding the output programs of all processed channels with a program with the EAS alert embedded. Messages are not passed through to be displayed as they are in a STB environment.
  • Page 27 EAS rules and will be broadcasting the alerts. Use the broadcaster’s multicast IP address and port in place of the external Details Channel. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 28: Creating The Eas Details Channel

    The Cable Service Provider is required to provide EAS text crawl and force tuning functionality when required to as many end users as possible but many end user TV devices are not SCTE 18 Compliant. Through configuration of the UCrypt IP to Analog EAS features, the service provider can supply EAS Text messages and EAS Force Tune events to these Non compliant TVs with a single setup that may be used across all UCrypt device installations.
  • Page 29 CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM TAB - CONFIGURATION “5.14 Creating the EAS Details Channel” on page 5-10 for more details. Figure 5-14: Creating The EAS Details Channel MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual 5-11 ®...
  • Page 30: More Information On Scte18 And Eas

    Save as a .txt file. If requesting support from ATX Networks Support Engineers, you may be asked to send a copy of this log to the support engineer. 5-12 MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 31: Video Settings Tab - Configuration

    Integer or Each program may be adjusted independently for its audio output volume with this slider slider control. See “6.1.1 Adjusting the Program Volume” MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ® ®...
  • Page 32 Select ‘Ignore’ to ignore the aspect ratio of the video, and assume that it is the same as the ratio of the output. On 16:9 display, a 4:3 image will appear vertically distorted. On a 4:3 display, a 16:9 image will appear vertically distorted. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 33: Channel Configuration Tab

    UCrypt Management Interface. The decoder and RF output may be disabled if less that 20 channels are to be configured for the device. Figure 7-1: Channel Configuration Tab MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 34: Channel Configuration Settings

    First enter all the desired IP addresses. This action may take a lengthy time to conclude. NOTE: Clicking the Save button is service affecting. Services will be interrupted momentarily while the configuration is saved and applied. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 35: Device Status Tab

    The MPEG number for the desired program in the multiplex. Channel The channel within the channel plan for this program which is either EIA/ NTSC or one of several PAL plans. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 36 Green or Yellow Reports on the health of the Output Upconverter. Green = Output Upconverter is working normally. Yellow = Output Upconverter is not working normally. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ®...
  • Page 37: Conditional Access Tab - Configuration

    Introduction The UCrypt IP to Analog system is capable of decoding VeriMatrix DRM encrypted content. After the Verimatrix parameters are configured on this page, there is no further configuration for the content programs; if the program content is encrypted, it will automatically be decrypted.
  • Page 38: Conditional Access Client

    See Figure 9-1 for button location. If changes are made to this page, click the Apply button to save and apply all the changes. NOTE: Clicking the Save button is service affecting. Services will be interrupted momentarily while the configuration is saved and applied. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 39: 10. Updating Firmware

    ATX support web site for up to date information on updating firmware. A written instruction sheet may be downloaded from the same web page where the firmware update file is found. 10.2 Installing Updated System Software Coming Soon MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual 10-1 ®...
  • Page 40 CHAPTER 10: UPDATING FIRMWARE This page intentionally left blank 10-2 MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ® ®...
  • Page 41: 11. Specifications

    (2) For details on exceeding +30⁰C, please refer to the UCrypt Environment & Temperature Considerations Info Sheet (#ANW1066). Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation –...
  • Page 42 CHAPTER 11: SPECIFICATIONS This page intentionally left blank. 11-2 MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual ® ®...
  • Page 43: 12. Service & Support

    Toll Free Fax: (866) 427-1964 (USA & Canada only) Email: support@atxnetworks.com Web: www.atxnetworks.com 12.2 Warranty Information All of ATX Networks’ products have a 1-year warranty that covers manufacturer’s defects or failures. MDU Solutions – UCrypt IP to Analog 1 Generation – Installation & Operation Manual 12-1 ® ®...
  • Page 44 1-501 Clements Road West, Ajax, ON L1S 7H4 Canada Tel +1 (905) 428-6068 Toll Free +1 (800) 565-7488 Fax +1 (905) 427-1964 Toll Free Fax +1 (866) 427-1964 www.atxnetworks.com support@atxnetworks.com Printed in Canada Rev. 09/17 (ANW0958)

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