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Multi-mode Mobile
Transmit System
User and Technical Manual
Manual Part No. RD001358 Rev. 004, February, 2015

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  • Page 1 Multi-mode Mobile Transmit System User and Technical Manual Manual Part No. RD001358 Rev. 004, February, 2015...
  • Page 2 Vislink. The information in this manual remains the property of Vislink and may not be used, disclosed, or reproduced in any form whatsoever, without the prior written consent of Vislink. Vislink reserves the right to make changes to equipment and specifi cations of the product described in this manual at any time without notice and without obligation to notify any person of such changes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Initial CNG Setup ....................34 Steps to Stream Video in CNG Mode: ............34 CNG Touchscreens ..................36 CNG Status .....................37 NewStream Video Cellular Transmitter Data Usage .........38 Satellite [SNG] Operation ..................39 Touchscreen Display for SNG Operation ............39 Power Level Selection ..................39 Frequency Selection ..................40 Frequency 16x2 Character Display ..............40...
  • Page 4 Modify Presets Encoder Settings ...........73 Video Settings ....................73 Encoder Settings ....................74 Encryption Settings ....................75 Transport Stream ....................75 Audio Settings ....................76 Wayside Data .....................77 Modify Presets Modulation Settings ..........78 Modulation Settings ...................79 DVB-S2 Options .....................80 Page 4 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 5 Appendix A: Microwave and Cellular ODU Confi gurations ..100 Microwave ODU Wiring Harness ..............100 Microwave ODU Connection Pinouts ..............101 Legacy Microwave ODU Antenna Confi gurations ...........102 NewStream Microwave ODU Antenna Confi gurations ........104 Cellular ODU Connections ................106 SIM Application Guide ..................106 SIM Installation Slots ..................108 Cellular ODU Mounting ..................108...
  • Page 6 • Rough handling of the product may cause physical damage or malfunction. • It is not recommended to use NewStream in harsh weather conditions or very low or high temperatures. • To ensure that the warranty remains valid, please do not disassemble the unit.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    SNG [Satellite News Gathering (Upgrade Option)] • CNG [Cellular News Gathering (Upgrade Option)] The LiveGear Receiver [LGR-1000] is a playout device that receives NewStream IP transmissions via the Internet and provides an HD/SD-SDI output. Up to six New- Stream transmitters can be received simultaneously using one LiveGear Receiver.

  • Page 8: Features

     Confi guration Options – Use a laptop with an Internet connection to confi gure NewStream from its Web interface. Wireless confi guration is possible using a PC, tablet or smartphone when the NewStream IDU is connected to a wireless access point.
  • Page 9  Compact, space-effi cient 2RU x 19” EIA all-inclusive rack mount design for ENG, CNG and SNG control [CNG and SNG are Upgrade Options].  Preserves legacy BAS ENG Van Transmission functionality: the NewStream system allows use of existing ENG Nycoil Assemblies confi gured for Type N, TNC or Triax connections.

  • Page 10: System Description

    Microwave Outdoor Unit [ODU] or RF Unit [RFU]. The ODU is also known as an RF head and/or Cellular Outdoor Unit [C-ODU] on-roof mounted units. The NewStream IDU is typically mounted in a standard 19-inch [48.3 cm] rack for mobile installations and the ODU is mounted on an antenna mast. The IDU contains the baseband circuitry, power supply and control modules.

  • Page 11: Operational Modes

    HD link from the fi eld to the studio with several digital video input formats accepted. In addition, NewStream accepts analog audio inputs. NewStream ODUs can be single or dual band confi gurations and come in many different RF bands. These ODUs contain integrated RF up-conversion circuitry and high power RF amplifi...
  • Page 12 [2 GHz or 7 GHz] and provides signal amplifi cation, as required. The NewStream IDU is typically mounted in a standard 19-inch [48.3 cm] rack for mobile installations and the ODU is mounted on an antenna mast. The IDU contains the baseband circuitry, power supply and control modules.

  • Page 13: Operating Controls

    All installations include an antenna, either directional, omni-directional or both. A legacy Vislink RF switch can used on the antenna mast to select the antenna required or a built-in RF switch when using NewStream ODUs can also be used. Antenna feed power and control is available at the ODU via an 8 pin circular connector.
  • Page 14 Table 1: NewStream Front Panel Operating Controls & Connections Control/ Button Type Functions Connection Text This LCD displays: • confi dence video monitor; A: Liquid Crystal Capacitive Touch TFT • alarm & status information; Display 5 in. [diag.] display •...
  • Page 15 Table 1: NewStream Operating Controls & Connections [continued] Control/ Type Button Functions Connection Text OLED Multi- The RF Band selection button: M: RF Band Indicates the function This band depends upon the type of ODU that is Selection Switch current band Pushbutton Switch connected.

  • Page 16: Connections

    Connections Connections to the NewStream transmitter are shown in the illustration below. The Video input BNC connector, external antenna, power switch and SIM slots are located on the right side of NewStream. Figure 6: NewStream IDU Rear Panel Connections/Controls Microwave...

  • Page 17: Idu Local Operation

    You can always use the Web interface to access information and to determine status of NewStream, even when the operator has the IDU in local mode. The Web interface is available for control of NewStream only when it has been set to remote control by the local operator.

  • Page 18: Preset Naming Using The Preset Display

    It is not recommended to duplicate preset names since it can cause issues with preset reordering. Up to 99 presets can be saved on NewStream. The fi rst line of the character display shows one of the 6 preset prefi xes followed by the preset number.

  • Page 19: Changing Channels

    Figure 5 item I]. This will automatically turn off any RF transmitting device in NewStream [PA on, Carrier on or Cellular On]. The button is lit green to indicate that NewStream accepted the state change and is operating correctly. The 16x2 Frequency display presents a message: Channel Loading on the fi...

  • Page 20: Idu Information Touchscreen

    Numeric Entry Pad that appears when you press the entry fi elds. Swipe to the right on the touchscreen to display the IDU Version screen. Figure 7: NewStream IDU Information Touchscreen - Network Settings & Numeric Entry Pad Page 20...

  • Page 21: Idu Version

    Both pages can be viewed by swiping the screen and observing the placement of the scroll bar at the bottom of the IDU Information touchscreen, as shown in Figures 7 and 8. Figure 8: NewStream IDU Information Touchscreen - Software Version & Upgrade Page 21...

  • Page 22: Software Upgrade Process

    The following procedure must be strictly adhered to when you are issued an upgrade for the latest fi rmware. 1. Copy NewStream software fi le [.nsu fi le type] to the root of a partitioned USB fl ash drive [data stick].

  • Page 23: Preset Export And Import

    Web interface for more information Modify Presets about the Remote control options. To Export or Save presets from the NewStream’s IDU, insert a fl ash drive into the front panel USB port and swipe from the IDU Information touchscreen to display to the Presets touchscreen, as shown below. The Presets File button will display the preset confi...

  • Page 24: Import Process

    Figure 11: NewStream IDU Presets Saved Success Touchscreen Import Process To Import or Load presets to the NewStream’s IDU, insert a fl ash drive that includes the preset fi les that you wish to import in the front panel USB port and swipe from the IDU Information touchscreen to display to the Presets touchscreen, as shown in Figure 9.
  • Page 25 When you press the Restore button, NewStream takes a snapshot of your system each time you apply power to the IDU. If you would like to restore NewStream to the state it was in when you last applied power, click Restore. This will overwrite any preset changes that were made since NewStream was last powered on.

  • Page 26: Local Microwave Control

    Information touchscreen is shown in Figure 14. ODU functional explanations follow along with diagrams of the NewStream and legacy ODUs in Figures A-1 through A-4. Before starting operation, set the IDU to Remote Mode and go to the Modify Presets Web interface to make unique copies of the ENG, SNG and CNG Presets in order to create customized presets that your operators will use during broadcast.

  • Page 27: Local Rf Control

    Pressing the rocker up or rocker down button under the PA HI/PA LO OLED will put NewStream into PA ADJ mode [see Figure 5 item B]. The power level of PA ADJ will default to full...
  • Page 28 Encoder Status fi elds will show hyphens only. Also, Transport Stream Status will display hyphens as well. Figure 15: NewStream ENG Encoder Audio Status Touchscreen Figure 16: NewStream ENG Modulator Status Touchscreen The Transport Stream Status listings displays information about the transport stream including PIDs, service name, network name, encryption status, wayside data, and baud rate.

  • Page 29: Odu Selection For Rf Bands

    Figure 17: NewStream ENG Transport Stream Status Touchscreen ODU Selection for RF Bands There is one OLED button on the NewStream touchscreen that corresponds to the ODU number labeled 1 or 2 on the rear panel, as well as ODU Frequency band that is currently used.
  • Page 30 There are a few confi gurations of ODUs which can be selectable. A rear panel ODU switch is provided to set the NewStream IDU to the correct voltage and IF to communicate with either legacy [MTX 12V] or NewStream ODU [NST 48V] type. You cannot hook up multiple NewStream ODUs to the NewStream IDU.

  • Page 31: Local Antenna Control

    ODU Disconnect/Reconnect During Operation The NewStream IDU always monitors the connection between itself and the ODU on the selected port. NewStream automatically detects whether the connection is lost between IDU and ODU within 15 seconds. If connection loss is detected, an alarm displays in the alarm indicator, the RF Band button displays NO ODU, and the 16x2 Frequency display is unlit and the selection LED button is lit red.

  • Page 32: Alarms

    Alarms The Alarms touchscreen displays all the NewStream alerts or alarms. If a critical alarm is present, this button is red [as shown below]; when an alert or warning is present the Alarms button will be amber and with no alarm activated, the button is gray.

  • Page 33: Confi Guration Mode

    • Local mode – operation and control of the transmitter is done solely from the IDU front panel and read only access is allowed to NewStream via the Web interface. • Remote mode – operation and control of the system can be executed from the Web interface.

  • Page 34: Confi Guring Cellular Communications

    The LiveGear Receiver’s [LGR] IP address is the destination to communicate with the NewStream IDU. You must also designate the LGR Port and Channel numbers for the cellular video stream. Use the LGR Port and Channel numbers assigned for communication with NewStream.
  • Page 35 NewStream to boot up and optimize the cellular links for broadcast. On the NewStream IDU - fi rst connect an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet port: a. Check that the Cellular Status screen shows service for the cell modems with SIM cards installed [refer below to Figure 31 (and Figure 21 in Local mode)].

  • Page 36: Cng Touchscreens

    CNG Touchscreens When the NewStream has the capability of operating in a cellular mode, the touchscreens are labeled CNG displaying information and settings specifi c to cellular transmission. When the NewStream does not detect the cellular ODU, the CNG information screen shows the message Cellular ODU is loading, please wait. Once the cellular ODU has booted up and can provide information about its confi...

  • Page 37: Cng Status

    Web interface section. Refer below to Figures 22 -24 for Status examples of the information displayed on the CNG Status touchscreens.I Figure 22: NewStream CNG Encoder Video Status Touchscreen Figure 23: NewStream CNG Cellular Settings Touchscreen Page 37 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 38: Newstream Video Cellular Transmitter Data Usage

    NewStream Video Cellular Transmitter Data Usage The monthly operating cost of a NewStream transmitter is entirely dependent upon the consumption of wireless broadband data. Wireless service providers typically offer monthly data packages with a maximum “use-it-or-lose-it” usage capped in gigabytes [GB] before data overuse charges are implemented, usually in 1 GB increments.

  • Page 39: Satellite [Sng] Operation

    The section that previously showed ENG power level is replaced with a section that shows SNG power output from the NewStream . This section also allows you to set a power level between -40.0dBm and +5.0dBm with resolution up to 0.1 dBm.

  • Page 40: Frequency Selection

    When using Block Up-converter Options, you are able to enter the frequency that you want and the spectrum inversion properties of the Block Up-converter. The NewStream tunes the L-Band modulator with the proper calculation. This allows you to enter the LO [Local Oscillator] frequency of the Block Up-converter that you are using, and set which type of LO injection is used by the BUC.

  • Page 41: Sng Information - Frequency Tune Mode - Idu Touchscreen Control

    15 seconds, the frequency window reverts to the last frequency set. Frequency settings persist from one power cycle to the next. Figure 25: NewStream SNG Information Touchscreen - Frequency Tune Page 41 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 42: Sng Buc Setup - Frequency Tune Mode - Idu Touchscreen Control

    Block Upconverter in Frequency Tune Mode, press the BUC: Enable/Disable button, as shown in Figure 26. When the NewStream IDU is in Frequency Tune Mode, under Local control, the Satellite BUC Setup touchscreen allows you to set a frequency in 1 kHz increments on the IDU touchscreen.

  • Page 43: Sng Information - Channel Plan Mode - Idu Touchscreen Control

    Press the Frequency Tune button to toggle to the Channel Plan touchscreen, as shown in Figure 27. When the NewStream is in Satellite Channel Plan Mode, you select a frequency by scrolling through a pre-confi gured listing of channels. The frequency selection does not link presets and channels.

  • Page 44: Frequency Tuning Example With Buc Enabled

    Frequency Tuning Example With BUC Enabled If the BUC Spectrum Non-Inverting LO Type is Low side, the sum of the NewStream frequency output IF and BUC is equal to: LO + [L-Band IF from NewStream] = Frequency display If the BUC LO Type is High Side is Spectrum Inverting, the difference between the frequency output IF and BUC is equal to: LO –...

  • Page 45: Steps To Stream Video In Sng Mode

    This action starts unmodulated satellite transmission. 5. Press MOD ON to begin modulated satellite transmission. 6. Either MOD OFF or CW OFF can be pressed to stop transmission. Page 45 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 46: Idu Touchscreen Last State Displayed

    Cell Transmit – Always default to off on powerup IDU Touchscreen States on Startup or Preset Change When power is applied to the NewStream IDU, the state of each touchscreen and the associated buttons display the operational state last confi gured, prior to shut down, with...

  • Page 47: Remote Operation Using The Web Interface

    Figure 29 displays an example of the Web interface in Remote control for the ENG mode, where multiple operators may confi gure the NewStream using the Web interface. Figure 31 and 32 display examples of the NewStream‘s SNG and CNG Web interface while in Local and Remote control modes.

  • Page 48: Microwave Status Page

    The Current Preset fi eld appears when you use the drop-down to select a previously confi gured preset. When you click the Apply Preset button, the confi guration is applied to NewStream and the values that you have selected or modifi ed take effect for the current video transmission.
  • Page 49 Figure 29: NewStream Status Page [ENG Remote Control Mode] Page 49 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 50: Radio Frequency Control

    This fi eld displays the Electronic News Gathering Attenuation to which the NewStream is calibrated. You can use the arrow buttons to select an Attenuation level from 0 to 31. The range changes depending on which type of ODU is connected, NewStream or legacy.

  • Page 51: Encoding Status

    Microwave Status Page [Continued] Encoding Status This set of fi elds present the settings to which the NewStream’s Encoder is currently set. These fi elds are read-only. Manual mode is accessed by the Setup drop-down menu. For further information refer...

  • Page 52: Modulation Status

    Microwave Status Page [Continued] Modulation Status The Modulation Status fi elds present NewStream’s microwave settings for the selected preset. Modulation Mode This fi eld displays one of the following modulation classes for each microwave preset: COFDM-DVB-T — Coded Orthogonal Frequency - Division Multiplexing - Digital •...

  • Page 53: Antenna Polarization Control

    The Video Bitrate displayed ranges from 0 to 99.999 Mb/s. Antenna Polarization Control The Antenna Polarization Control section presents NewStream’s ODU antenna settings for the selected preset. The fi elds allow selection of ODU Polarity and the antenna to which the polarity is to be applied, as shown in Figure 29.

  • Page 54: Alarm Indicators

    Click the Alarm icon to display a Warning/Alert dialog box or mouse over the icon to view alarm details, as shown in the example. Figure 30: NewStream Alarm Indicator on Status Page and Message Dialog Box Page 54 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 55: Cellular Status Page

    Control, you are allowed the choice of changing the preset within the Status page or initiating Cellular Transmission. Figure 31 shows the system in Local Control, where the Web page is read-only. Figure 31: NewStream Status Page [CNG Local Control Mode] Page 55 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 56: Cellular Card Information

    The Mode drop-down provides the means to select Auto or Custom Mode. The Access Point Name is a confi gurable network identifi er used by NewStream when connecting to a GSM carrier. The carrier examines the APN identifi er to determine the network connection type for the NewStream transmitter.
  • Page 57 This fi eld displays the LGR Channel number, which ranges from 1 to 6. Cell Mode [Delay] The NewStream transmitter has three cellular modes of operation: Low, Medium and High delay, offering fl exibility for optimizing overall video performance as a function of cellular link connectivity performance.
  • Page 58 Frame rate, also known as frame frequency and frames per second [FPS], is the frequency or rate at which NewStream unique consecutive images called frames. Frame rate is often expressed in frames per second [FPS] and is also expressed in progressive scan monitors as hertz [Hz].
  • Page 59 SSID to enable effective roaming. As part of this association process, a wireless client must have the same SSID as that entered in the Access Point or it will not be permitted to join the BSS. Page 59 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 60: Satellite Status Page

    fi gure below. When in Remote control, you are able to change presets using the Current Preset drop-down and the Appy Preset button. Figure 32: NewStream Status Page [SNG Remote Control Mode] Page 60 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 61: Radio Frequency Control

    This fi eld is used to adjust the L-Band power output in 0.5dB steps. You can use the arrow buttons to select an Attenuation level from 0 to 40. Encoding Status This set of fi elds present the settings to which the NewStream’s Encoder is currently set. These fi elds are read-only. Video Status This LED is lit green when video encoder is sending a signal to the designated receiver.
  • Page 62 SD formats allow an Aspect ratio of either 4:3 or 16:9. HD formats aloow 16:9 only. The Aspect Ratio fi eld displays one of these two values: • • 16:9 Service Name This fi eld displays the 16 character service information name for the current preset. Page 62 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 63: Frequency Control

    RF band in use. This fi eld displays the name of the frequency channel that NewStream is set. This fi eld can be modifi ed in the Frequency Settings page in Remote control. Refer to the Frequency Plans Page [SNG].

  • Page 64: Frequency

    BUC LO Type: This fi eld displays the BUC Local Oscillator [LO] Type frequency • for which NewStream is currently set. You can select Low or High Side for your SNG system’s Local Oscillator. BUC Frequency: This fi eld displays the BUC Frequency for which NewStream •...

  • Page 65: Modulation Status

    Satelitte Status Page [Continued] Modulation Status The Modulation Status fi elds present NewStream’s microwave settings for the selected preset. Modulation Mode This fi eld displays one of the following modulation classes for each microwave preset: COFDM-DVB-T — Coded Orthogonal Frequency - Division Multiplexing - Digital •...

  • Page 66: Modify Presets Page

    Select Modify Presets to begin creating custom confi gurations for SNG, ENG and CNG transmission in the page shown in Figure 33. NewStream is confi gured with three factory default presets with the ability to create up to 99 custom presets. You can modify each preset name and its type in the Modify Presets page, as shown in the fi...
  • Page 67 Modify Presets page and you are directed to a set up page that is similar to the page shown in Figure 33. You may rename the copy and save it by clicking the save icon. Figure 33: NewStream Modify Presets Page Add Preset When you click the Add Preset button, a Create Preset dialog pop up appears, providing a means to type a new preset name and choose a type.

  • Page 68: Preset Confi Guration

    fi rst 16 characters. Preset Type This drop-down fi eld provides a choice of Cellular, Satellite, Microwave or combinations of such for NewStream transmissions. The choices include: • Microwave [ENG] •...

  • Page 69: Factory Default Presets

    fi nished reordering listed presets in the Modify Presets page. This button appears in the Reorder Presets page. Factory Default Presets The NewStream IDU is shipped with three default presets: • Default ENG Microwave preset • Default SNG Satellite preset •...

  • Page 70: Modulation Settings

    Network ID: [311] Transport ID: [312] Video PID: [313] PCR PID: [314] Audio A PID: [315] Audio B PID: [316] Data PID: [317] Audio Audio Encoding: MPEG Layer II Audio Input: SDI Embedded Page 70 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 71: Modify Presets Setup Page

    When you select the Modify Presets menu item and confi rm this action, the following setup page displays, allowing you to modify the NewStream transmitter’s preset. The example shown is a SNG Preset that has been copied from the default SNG Preset [see the fi...
  • Page 72 Figure 35: Modify Presets Encoder Settings Page Page 72 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 73: Modify Presets Encoder Settings

    The SDI Horizontal Resolution drop-down fi eld allows the selection of one of the following options: • • • • • • Aspect Ratio The Aspect Ratio type drop-down fi eld allows the selection of one of three options: • • 16:9 Page 73 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 74: Encoder Settings

    The Automatic Bitrate option can be enabled with the selection of On. Video Bitrate The Video Bitrate value ranges from 0-99.999 Mb/s Remux The Remux option can be enabled with the selection of On. Page 74 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 75: Encryption Settings

    When the check box is selected, characters will not appear in the Security Key entry fi eld. Transport Stream The following entry fi elds are used by the system to differentiate NewStream Transport Streams. Service Name This fi eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique Service Name.

  • Page 76: Audio Settings

    NewStream Transport Stream [valid IDs range from 32 to 8190]. Audio A & B PID This fi eld displays the Audio A and B Packet Identifi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid IDs range from 32 to 8190]. Data PID This fi...

  • Page 77: Wayside Data

    • 2400 • 4800 • 9600 • 19200 • 38400 • 57600 • 115200 Apply Click the Apply button to confi gure the encoder settings and submit preset changes to the IDU. Page 77 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 78: Modify Presets Modulation Settings

    This set of fi elds allows the confi guration of ENG or SNG modulation settings. The modulation settings fi elds include modulation mode, spectrum, FEC, guard interval, bandwidth, symbol rate, roll off and DVB-S2 options confi guration fi elds. Figure 36: Modify Presets Modulation Settings Page Page 78 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 79: Modulation Settings

    The Guard Interval is a method used to prevent interference within distinct transmissions The Guard Interval confi gured for the microwave preset is displayed in this fi eld. The Guard Interval values include: • 1/32 • 1/16 • • Page 79 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 80: Dvb-S2 Options

    The following Frame Size options are available, depending on satellite requirements: • Normal • Short Apply The Apply button activates the Modulation Settings that you have confi gured for the NewStream IDU. Page 80 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 81: Modify Presets Cellular Settings

    Encoder, Transport Stream and Audio parameters. Cellular Cell Mode Delay The NewStream transmitter has three cellular modes of operation: Low, Normal and High delay, offering fl exibility for optimizing overall video performance as a function of cellular link connectivity performance.
  • Page 82 Figure 37: Modify Presets Cellular Settings Page Page 82 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 83: Video

    Modify Presets Cellular Settings [Continued] Video The video settings for the NewStream transmitter CNG presets include the following parameters. Video Input The Video Input drop-down fi eld allows the selection of one of two options: • SDI • Composite Resolution The Video Input Resolution drop-down selection fi...

  • Page 84: Transport Stream

    9.0 Mbps • 10.0 Mbps Transport Stream The following entry fi elds are used by the system to differentiate NewStream Cellular Transport Streams. Service Name This fi eld provides a means to differentiate the NewStream Transport Stream with a unique Service Name.

  • Page 85: Audio

    This fi eld displays the Program Map Table [PMT] Packet Identifi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid range: from 32 to 8190]. Audio A & B PID This fi eld displays the Audio A and B Packet Identifi cation for the NewStream Transport Stream [valid range: from 32 to 8190]. Data PID This fi...

  • Page 86: Frequency Plans Page [Cng & Eng]

    Frequency Plans Page [CNG & ENG] The Frequency Plans page provides a means to specify the Channels and Frequencies for the ENG and CNG Frequency Bands used by the NewStream transmitter during microwave and cellular transmission [see fi gure below].

  • Page 87: Channels

    Save button. You can create a specifi c frequency plan for NewStream as part of the confi guration cloning. For US-based systems, NewStream contains a frequency plan that broadcasters typically do not revise.

  • Page 88: Confi Guration Cloning

    Frequency Plan This fi eld displays the name of the frequency range at which NewStream is calibrated for SNG mode. This fi eld can be selected in the Frequency Plans page as shown in Figure 38. To confi gure frequencies for satellite transmission you must select the Satellite [L-Band] option that prompts the display of the Web page shown in Figure 39.

  • Page 89: Satellite Options

    BUC Frequency This fi eld displays the BUC Frequency for which your up-converter will communicate with the NewStream system. This frequency starts at 0 and can be raised in 1 kHz increments using the entry fi eld. Page 89...

  • Page 90: Channel Number [#]

    Channel Plan example in the Satellite [SNG] Operation touchscreen section for an example of this selection process. Save Click the Save button to retain your new Channel Plans. Figure 40: NewStream Invalid Fields Message Page 90 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 91: Newstream Settings Page

    NewStream Settings Page When the NewStream Settings button is selected on the NewStream transmitter Web page, the following Wide Area Network [WAN] Confi guration entry fi elds are displayed, defi ning the NewStream transmitter’s IP Network [see below]. Figure 41: NewStream Network Settings Page...

  • Page 92: Network Confi Guration

    To change the Net Mask address, type the new value and click Save to retain the Subnet Mask. When NewStream uses the DHCP type, this fi eld displays the Subnet Mask received by the DHCP server. Page 92...
  • Page 93 Local Area Network [LAN] used to send packets from the LAN. Click within the fi eld and type the value of the Gateway address that you want to use. Click Save to retain the Gateway address. When NewStream uses the DHCP type, this fi eld displays the Gateway received by the DHCP server.

  • Page 94: Manual Mode Pages

    Manual Mode Pages When you are operating NewStream and you want the option of manual control, you must begin with the type of preset that you want to regulate. For instance, to manually control CNG mode, you must begin operations using a CNG preset. Setting Cell Mode Delay in Manual Mode is exclusive to setting the device into CNG operation;...

  • Page 95: License Manager Page

    If an attempt is made to load a preset that contains the use of a license key which is not enabled, then the NewStream system displays a warning on the LCD. Similarly, if an attempt is made to load a preset...
  • Page 96 Figure 43: NewStream License Manager Web Page Page 96 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 97: Support Page

    Support Page When the Support button is selected on the NewStream transmitter Web interface, select the Upgrades & Support button to display the Support Web page that lists the System Details and Support Information, as shown in the example below. You may also select the User Guide button to retrieve this manual.

  • Page 98: System Details

    NewStream takes a snapshot of your system each time you apply power to the IDU. If you would like to restore NewStream to the state it was in when you last applied power, click Restore. This will overwrite any preset changes that were made since NewStream was last powered on.

  • Page 99: Specifi Cations

    0.03-18 KHz ± 1.0 dB 0.03-12 KHz ± 1.0 dB 0.03-18 KHz ± 1.0 dB AES Input [digital] 1.0 V P/P @ 75 Ω unbalanced 1.0 V P/P @ 75 Ω unbalanced Page 99 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 100: Appendix A: Microwave And Cellular Odu Confi Gurations

    Nycoil conduit for the antenna. NewStream simplifi es the ODU cabling due to the higher voltage [48V] used to power the ODU. The minimum recommended cables are: •...

  • Page 101: Microwave Odu Connection Pinouts

    Microwave ODU Connection Pinouts The NewStream ODU power and antenna control pinouts for the Type “N” connector are shown below in Table A-1. The IDU and ODU can be connected using an existing wiring harness after inspection. The existing, standard ODU connectors at the ODU end of the wiring harness will connect directly to your NewStream ODU.

  • Page 102: Legacy Microwave Odu Antenna Confi Gurations

    Legacy Microwave ODU Antenna Confi gurations Legacy Single-Band/Dual Antenna Transmission The legacy NewStream transmitter antenna confi guration for single-band transmission using either an omni antenna or a directional antenna with one IDU and one ODU is shown in the fi gure below. The RF switch allows switching between the two types of antennas.
  • Page 103 IDU and two ODUs. In this example, the ODUs are operating on 2 GHz and 7 GHz bands. In addition, an RF switch allows switching between an omni and a directional antenna. Figure A-2: Legacy Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission Page 103 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 104: Newstream Microwave Odu Antenna Confi Gurations

    The NewStream transmitter antenna confi guration for single-band transmission using either an omni antenna or a directional antenna with one IDU and one ODU is shown in the fi gure below. The NewStream transmitter provides a control to switch between an omni and a directional antenna.
  • Page 105 2 GHz and 7 GHz bands. The internal antenna switches the 2GHz RF power to either antenna 1 or antenna 2, the 7GHz does not have an antenna switch. Figure A-4: Dual Band Non-Simultaneous Transmission Page 105 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 106: Cellular Odu Connections

    The NewStream cellular antenna system includes a TNC 75 Ω coaxial connection to the ODU 1 output found on the NewStream rear panel and a series of installation slots for mini-SIM cards [refer to the fi gure below]. Refer to the SIM Application Guide section below for more information.
  • Page 107 A disadvantage – as is prevalent with cellular telephones – is that cellular coverage can be attenuated in remote areas. Page 107 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 108: Sim Installation Slots

    Figure A-7: Cellular ODU SIM Card Slots Cover Cellular ODU Mounting It is recommended that your NewStream cellular antenna system be installed in a confi guration similar to that shown in Figure A-8. It must not be mounted in front of or beside the microwave antenna and to avoid interference, the microwave system must be powered down before using the cellular equipment.

  • Page 109: Glossary

    AAC - LC Advanced Audio Coding - Low Complexity AAC is a standardized, lossy compression and encoding scheme for digital audio. Low Complexity [LC] encoding is the simplest and most widely used and supported. Page 109 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 110 GSM carrier. The carrier examines the APN identifi er to determine the network connection type for the NewStream transmitter. The APN determines which IP addresses should be assigned to NewStream, which security methods should be used, and how or if, it should be connected to a private network.
  • Page 111 Composite [Baseband] A band or grouping of frequencies and/or subcarriers, including video, occupied by the signal in a radio transmission system. Also called Baseband. Page 111 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 112 A standard Internet protocol commonly used to transfer fi les from the local computer to a remote web server or to download fi les from a remote server to the local computer. Page 112 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 113 To achieve the mix-minus program to the IFB, certain audio elements that originate remotely from the mix point will be eliminated from the mix sent back to the remote site to avoid an echo. Page 113 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 114 NewStream transmitter, for communications on the physical network segment. A Wi-Fi Access Point’s MAC address is used as the identifi er of a Basic Service Set [BSSID]. The MAC address of the NewStream IDU is also the BSSID for the wireless access point. When prompted, NewStream’s connection information retrieval returns the MAC address and BSSID of the Wi- Fi client, which is displayed in this fi...
  • Page 115 • the sampling rate, • the number of times per second that samples are taken; • the bit depth, which determines the number of possible digital values that each sample can take. Page 115 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 116 [dB/decade], where a decade is a 10-times increase in frequency, or decibels per octave [dB/8ve], where an octave is 2-times increase in frequency. Page 116 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 117 A measure of signal strength and quality that is defi ned as the ratio of the amplitude of a signal compared to the amplitude of the background noise. SNR is typically measured in decibels [dB]. Page 117 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...
  • Page 118 Internet. This provides the mobility to move around within a local coverage area and still be connected to the network. Most modern WLANs are based on IEEE 802.11 standards, marketed under the Wi-Fi brand name. Page 118 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 119: Notes

    Notes Page 119 NewStream User Guide and Technical Manual...

  • Page 120: Support For Your Vislink Product

    Support for Your Vislink Product You can contact the Vislink T echnical Support staff as follows: 24-hour Worldwide Customer Support E-mail: ussupport@vislink.com T elephone: +1 978-671-5929, +1 978-671-5995 or 888-777-9221 In the US or Canada The following contact numbers are also available for LiveGear equipment: •...

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