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MRD 7000
Receiver Decoder Software
User Manual
October 2018
8175C
www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600
Revision 1.3

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  • Page 1 MRD 7000 Receiver Decoder Software User Manual October 2018 8175C www.sencore.com | 1.605.978.4600 Revision 1.3...
  • Page 2 This document may also have links to third-party web pages that are beyond the control of Sencore. The presence of such links does not imply that Sencore endorses or recommends the content on those pages. Sencore acknowledges the use of third-party open source software and licenses in some Sencore products.
  • Page 3 MRD 7000 – User Manual Revision History Date Version Description Author 09/11/17 First Draft 09/14/17 Revisions 09/15/17 Initial Release 11/03/17 Feature Release 01/03/18 Feature Release 04/20/18 Feature Release Page 3 (56)
  • Page 4 • Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by Sencore, or parts having the same operating characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized part substitutions made may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
  • Page 5 MRD 7000 – User Manual SAFETY PRECAUTIONS There is always a danger present when using electronic equipment. Unexpected high voltages can be present at unusual locations in defective equipment and signal distribution systems. Become familiar with the equipment that you are working with and observe the following safety precautions.
  • Page 6 MRD 7000 – User Manual Package Contents The following is a list of the items that are included: 1. MRD 7000 Chassis 2. MRD 7000 Software 3. AC Power Cable 4. Breakout Cable 5. Quick Start Guide If any of these items were omitted from the packaging please email ProCare@Sencore.com...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    AC Dual Redundant Power Connections ..............14 Maintenance ......................14 Network Setup via KVM ..................... 14 Section 3 Web-Interface Operation ..............15 MRD 7000 Web Interface Overview ................16 3.1.1 Logging into the MRD Web Interface ..............16 3.1.2 Hiding Unused Inputs ................... 16 3.1.3...
  • Page 8 MRD 7000 – User Manual Appendix D - Downmix Audio Setup ............51 – Open Source Software ............53 Appendix E – Warranty ................55 Appendix F – Support and Contact Information ........55 Appendix G Page 8 (56)

  • Page 9: Section 1 Overview

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Section 1 Overview Introduction This section includes the following topics: Product Introduction ....................10 Front Panel Overview ....................11 Rear Panel Overview ....................11 Page 9 (56)

  • Page 10: Product Introduction

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Product Introduction The new MRD 7000 is designed to be agile, supporting new codecs and video formats through software-based updates versus traditional fixed ASIC hardware design. The MRD 7000 maintains Sencore’s long tradition of ease of use, with a straight-forward web interface accessible via all major browsers and complete control of the unit.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Overview

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Front Panel Overview The MRD 7000 product is a software-based solution; designed to run on a PC server chassis. Initial network configuration is done with keyboard, monitor, and mouse. Once the IP is configured all operation and setup is via web-interface over a network.
  • Page 12 MRD 7000 – User Manual 3. HDMI 2.0 for up to 4K resolutions 4. Eth0: One of two available RJ45 Ethernet ports for management or MPEG/IP 5. Eth1: One of two available RJ45 Ethernet ports for management or MPEG/IP 6. Local monitor output uses VGA (D-SUB) connector 7.

  • Page 13: Section 2 Installation

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Section 2 Installation Introduction This section includes the following topics: Rack Installation ......................14 AC Dual Redundant Power Connections ..............14 Maintenance ......................14 Network Setup via KVM ..................... 14 Page 13 (56)

  • Page 14: Rack Installation

    Maintenance Refer to the server manufacturer documentation for detailed information regarding server hardware maintenance. To request a copy of the latest MRD software or release notes from Sencore email ProCare@Sencore.com Network Setup via KVM Connect the VGA (D-SUB) cable to a monitor and a USB keyboard.

  • Page 15: Section 3 Web-Interface Operation

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Section 3 We b-Interface Operation Introduction This section includes the following topics: MRD 7000 Web Interface Overview ................16 Main Panel ......................... 17 Admin Panel ......................30 Reporting Panel ......................42 About Panel ....................... 44...

  • Page 16: Mrd 7000 Web Interface Overview

    Password: (none / leave blank) 3.1.2 Hiding Unused Inputs The MRD 7000 web interface allows the user to hide inactive inputs using the button or show all available inputs by click the button. Only the selected input will be displayed when unused inputs are hidden.

  • Page 17: Main Panel

    Main Panel The Main panel of the MRD 7000 web interface is used to configure the unit to decode and what output format to use. Each functional piece has a heading; Inputs, Decoding, and Baseband Processing and Baseband Output sections are listed from the top down.

  • Page 18: Configuring Active Input

    This menu allows the user to configure a primary and backup input. In case there is an input failover the MRD 7000 is capable of detecting the failed state and switching to a secondary backup input in order to provide a continuous output. Which input is primary and backup, how the inputs switchover and restore and switchover timing is all user configurable.
  • Page 19 MRD 7000 – User Manual Decode Failure TS Sync Loss: the MRD 5800 will switch from the primary to the backup input if the primary stream loses synchronization for the duration of the Switchover Interval. Decode Failure: the unit will switch to the backup input when it encounters decoding errors on the primary input.

  • Page 20: Configuring Mpeg/Ip Inputs

    MRD 7000 – User Manual 3.2.2 Configuring MPEG/IP Inputs When either MPEG/IP streams are selected as the active input click on the IP address and gear icon should be visible. Clicking on the gear allows the user to configure the desired input port and network destination parameters.

  • Page 21: Configuring Decoding And Service Selection

    View PSI Tables hyperlink. 3.2.3 Configuring Decoding and Service Selection This menu allows the user to configure which service the MRD 7000 software will decode. There are two editable fields in this menu. Page 21 (56)

  • Page 22: Advanced Configuration

    This section allows the user to configure advanced settings of the MRD 7000. Parallel Frame Processing allows the user to tune the decode latency of the MRD 7000. Lower Parallel Frames results in lower latency. Setting these values too low can result in dropped video frames.

  • Page 23: Configuring Baseband Processing

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Setting Range Description MPEG2 1-50 This setting changes the parallel frames processed when decoding MPEG2 video. H264 1-50 This setting changes the parallel frames processed when decoding H264 video. HEVC 1-50 This setting changes the parallel frames processed when decoding HEVC video.
  • Page 24 MRD 7000 – User Manual input is automatically detected and applied by the MRD 7000. 3.2.5.1 Configuring Video The Configure Video menu is opened by clicking on the gear icon just under the Baseband Processing section title. Setting Range Description...
  • Page 25 MRD 7000 – User Manual Manual Format 3840x2160p 60fps Refer to Specification for complete list 1280x720p 59.94fps Raster Mode Solid Color Selected color outputs if no input is locked Last Frame Last decoded frame is shown when no input Raster Color...
  • Page 26 MRD 7000 – User Manual The configured settings are displayed when expanding the audio status by clicking the + Setting Range Description Operational Mode Line Mode Refer to Appendix E for explanation. RF Mode Custom 1 Custom 0 Downmix decodes and downmixes the...

  • Page 27: Configuring Baseband Output

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Lt/Rt (Dolby Surround) channels can be configured using the settings available in the drop-down menu.. Lt/Rt (Auto) (Refer to Appendix E) Dual Mono Dual Left Dual Right 3.2.6 Configuring Baseband Output This menu allows the user to configure the SDI embedded audio settings. The MRD 7000 comes standard with the ability to handle up to eight audio services.
  • Page 28 MRD 7000 – User Manual Page 28 (56)

  • Page 29: Configuring Smpte 2110

    3.2.7 Configuring SMPTE 2110 This menu allows the user to configure the SMPTE 2110 output settings. The MRD 7000 comes with the ability to configure two separate paths for SMPTE 2110. Also with SMPTE 2110 is the ability to configure eight audio pairs. Audio, Video, and Data Streams are all configurable to enable or disable the output, set Destination IP, and Destination Port.

  • Page 30: Smpte 2038 Vanc Embedding

    3.2.8 SMPTE 2038 VANC Embedding The MRD 7000 supports extraction of SMPTE 2038 metadata from the VANC in the incoming video and embedding in SDI. No user configuration is needed for the SMPTE 2038 data to be embedded in SDI. Presence of the incoming SMPTE 2038 data is reported in the Additional Data status in the Decoding section.

  • Page 31: Disk Usage Statistics

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Setting Range Description Allow Anonymous Enabled Anyone can upload or download media Disabled Requires username and password to access Username Alpha-Numeric Entry User-defined user name for access the media storage Password Alpha-Numeric Entry User-defined password for accessing the media storage 3.3.2...

  • Page 32: Unit Alias

    Note: the username for MRD web-login is always admin 3.3.5 Profiles The MRD 7000 has the ability to save all configured settings to multiple profiles. Profiles can be saved locally, renamed and saved to external storage to be used on other MRD 7000s.

  • Page 33: Configure Unit Networks

    3.3.6 Configure Unit Networks The MRD 7000 can be assigned a Hostname and DNS servers. To access this menu, click on the Configure Networks gear icon in the Admin page. The Default Gateway of the web-interface can also be pointed at a chosen network port (Eth0 or Eth1).

  • Page 34: Configure Smpte 2110 Video/Ip Networks

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Setting Range Description Network Name Alphanumeric, no This setting allows the user to define an optional spaces allowed unit Hostname. Mode Static IP is entered by user and will not change DHCP IP is assigned to MRD by network/router...

  • Page 35: Software Support Agreements

    • Maintenance releases The MRD 7000 will only accept software updates which were released during the active SSA period. Software updates released following the expiration of the SSA will be rejected on upload, until the product’s SSA has been re-activated. The actual SSA information is maintained on the product itself and can be updated by applying a license key via the web user interface.

  • Page 36: Licensing

    MRD 7000 – User Manual 3.3.9 Licensing Certain features of the MRD require licenses in order to be functional. The interface displays all licenses available as well as the following status: • License Locked or Unlocked • License is Supported or Unsupported by the installed hardware If licenses need to be applied to the MRD click Apply License Key button.

  • Page 37: Date/Time

    24-hour clock. This setting is only available if the Update Mode is set to Manual. 3.3.11 Syslog The MRD 7000 can be configured to send error and event logs formatted in the syslog protocol to a remote user specified Syslog server. Page 37 (56)

  • Page 38: Snmp Community

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Action Range Description State Enabled Enable or Disable sending messages to Syslog server. Disabled Network Protocol Select which network protocol used to transmit to the Syslog server IP Address Four decimal octets: IP of the Syslog server. 0.0.0.0 and 255.255.255.255 are not permitted...

  • Page 39: Snmp Trap Manager

    3.3.14.1 Applying Software Updates Once the software file is downloaded the update can be performed under the Admin tab of the MRD 7000 Web-Interface. Click on the Update Unit button in the top right of the page. Page 39 (56)
  • Page 40 MRD 7000 – User Manual The current version and uploaded version is displayed in the Software Versions section. Update Procedure: 1. Click Upload button and browse to the appropriate software file 2. A progress bar will show uploading status 3. Once the file is uploaded click on Yes when prompted to update 4.

  • Page 41: Reboot Unit

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Action Button Description Rollback Clicking this button starts the Rollback process. The MRD will prompt the user to confirm the rollback or click cancel to stop the process. 3.3.15 Reboot Unit The MRD can be rebooted from the web interface Admin page. In order to perform a reboot, click the reboot button.

  • Page 42: Reporting Panel

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Reporting Panel The Reporting tab in the MRD 7000 contains logs for active alarms currently affecting the unit and an event log. The active alarms are updated periodically in order to reflect the real-time state of the unit. Once an error is cleared it will be cleared from the active alarms window.

  • Page 43: Configuring The Logs

    3.4.3 Configuring the Logs The MRD 7000 allows the user to configure alarms and events. Events and alarms can be Logged, Hidden, or have the Severity adjusted. In order to configure these options, click the Configure button while in the section of the Reporting tab.

  • Page 44: About Panel

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Each column and its function are described below. A user configured time offset can also be applied to allow viewing the logs in a local time zone. Title Description Name This column displays the name of the error or condition. This is informational data: no options can be set here.

  • Page 45: Section 4 Appendices

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Section 4 Appendices Introduction This section includes the following appendices: – Acronyms and Glossary ............ 46 Appendix A – Error and Event List ............47 Appendix B – Specifications ..............48 Appendix C Appendix D - Downmix Audio Setup ............

  • Page 46: Appendix A - Acronyms And Glossary

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Appendix A – Acronyms and Glossary AAC: Advanced Audio Coding AC-3: Also known as Dolby Digital AES: Audio Engineering Society ATSC: Advanced Television Systems Committee Bit Rate: The rate at which the compressed bit stream is delivered from the channel to the input of a decoder.

  • Page 47: Appendix B - Error And Event List

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Appendix B – Error and Event List Error Description Audio Not Decoding Indicates selected service is not decoding an audio PID. Auto Video Format Error The MRD encountered an error when automatically choosing the output format.

  • Page 48: Appendix C - Specifications

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Appendix C – Specifications MRD 7000 Minimum Requirements For H.264 1080P60 Decode CPU: Dual Intel Xeon D-1520, 2.2GHz RAM: 16GB DDR4 2133MHz HDD: 256GB SSD For HEVC 4K UHD 60MB Decode CPU: Intel Xeon E-1650v4, 3.6GHz...
  • Page 49 MRD 7000 – User Manual SDI (Serial Digital Interface) Video Out – SDI Standards: HD-SDI ANSI/SMPTE ST 292M Single 3G-SDI ANSI/SMPTE ST 424M Quad 3G-SDI ANSI/SMPTE ST 425-5 (Quadrant) 6G-SDI ANSI/SMPTE ST 2081 12G-SDI ANSI/SMPTE ST 2082 SDI Level: Level A or Level B (user selectable) Connector: 75Ω...
  • Page 50 MRD 7000 – User Manual SDI Embedded Audio Output Standards: SMPTE 272M (for SD-SDI) SMPTE 299 (for HD-SDI) Density: 8 Audio Pairs Sampling Frequency: 48 kHz Ancillary Data Support SDI VANC Data Types: SMPTE2038 Synchronization with video : Frame Accurate IP Input/Output Module Option General –...

  • Page 51: Appendix D - Downmix Audio Setup

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Appendix D - Downmix Audio Setup There are two primary modes of audio down mix operation for the MRD 7000 receiver/decoders. It will also affect those embedded audio channels that are set to a PCM down mix. The preset modes are Monitor (the default setting) and Transmission.
  • Page 52 MRD 7000 – User Manual Downmix Reference Table The following table is applicable for MPEG Audio (Mono and Stereo), Dolby Digital (Mono, Stereo and 5.1), Dolby Digital Plus (Mono, Stereo and 5.1) and AAC (Mono, Stereo and 5.1). Incoming audio PID -->...

  • Page 53: Appendix E - Open Source Software

    MRD 7000 – User Manual Appendix E – Open Source Software The MRD 7000 includes: Package Version License Copyright AT32 UC3B Software 1.7.0 2009, Atmel Corporation Framework BusyBox 1.20.1 GPL Version 2, June 1991 Erik Anderson, et. al. DejaVu Fonts 2.35...
  • Page 54 MRD 7000 – User Manual Socket-CAN 1171 BSD-like, GPL Version 2, 2002-2007 Volkswagen June 1991 Group Electronic Research Spawn-FCGI 1.6.3 Jan Kneschke, Stefan Bahler TCLAP 1.2.0 2003 Michael E Smoot U-Boot 2009.11.1 GPL Version 2, June 1991 Wolfgane Denk, et. al.

  • Page 55: Appendix F - Warranty

    Appendix G – Support and Contact Information Returning Products for Service or Calibration The MRD 7000 server is a delicate piece of equipment and needs to be serviced and repaired by Sencore. Periodically it is necessary to return a product for repair or calibration.
  • Page 56 Sencore Inc. 3200 Sencore Drive Sioux Falls, SD 57107 USA www.sencore.com Copyright © 2018 Sencore Inc. 1.605.978.4600...

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