Summary of Contents for Triax TDX Pro:Idiom IP output module
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User manual TDX Pro:Idiom ®* IP output module ® * Pro:Idiom is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics LLC Model Item no. ® TDX Pro:Idiom IP output module 492073 Version Date 06/2020...
User manual Attention! / Achtung! / Consignes de sécurité! Failure to comply with the specified precautionary measures may cause serious injury to persons or damage to property. The installation and commissioning may only be performed by suitably qualified persons, technicians or installers in compliance with safety regulations. Damage due to improper installation and commissioning, defective connectors on cables or any other incorrect handling will void the warranty.
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Samsung DRM / LYNK server ......................... 34 ® Pro:Idiom for LG hospitality TV’s........................35 Visuel guide to setup for TRIAX CAS and Samsung DRM scrambling methods ..........37 LYNK server – purpose & principle ......................... 39 Your notes ............................... 40...
Licenses IP output licenses need to be purchased from Triax to be able to distribute IP services through the TDX headend system. The licenses can be ordered online with your TRIAX customer login at the TRIAX Product Registration Tool (PRT).
User manual IP output module placed in slot 3 IP module in slot 3, auxiliary board in slot 2, SFP in AUX socket 2. IP output module placed in slot 6 IP module in slot 6, auxiliary board in slot 1, SFP in AUX socket 1. IP output module placed in slot 3 and 6 IP module in slot 3, auxiliary board in slot 2, SFP in AUX socket 2.
User manual Labels Labels are located on the IP output module and the Auxiliary board. Information relating to configuration of the module can be written on these labels if desired. Network hardware configuration The TDX headend system must be connected to a Gigabit network switch to receive and deliver IP services. The network switch must support IGMP version 2, and contain an adequate number of ports to connect to all the Link sockets on the main and, if relevant, subunits.
User manual Hardware installation Hardware installation A maximum of two IP output modules can be installed in a TDX headend. NOTE: Hot swapping can be used when inserting modules into or removing modules from the TDX system, i.e. there is no need to power off the unit.
User manual TDX service tool Log in When you have loaded the TDX Service Tool from the TDX headend system to your laptop/computer the Login window of TDX Service Tool is displayed. Default IP address/password is: 192.168.0.100 and “triax1234” Enter Password and press “Log in” – system window is displayed NOTE: Software version 5.0 or later is required to use the LG-DRM functionality of the IP output module.
User manual Applying changes of configuration changes All changes made within the TDX Service Tool need to be saved to the SD memory card located inside the headend unit. This is done by: Making the required changes in the individual TDX Service Tool windows.
User manual Administration window – open and expand settings Click the administration button IMPORTANT The TDX headend system must be rebooted if changes have been made to one or more IP addresses. Enter addresses in the AUX fields and subnet masks that are used in the headend system.
User manual CA window Click the CA Modules tab in the TDX Service Tool to display the CA Modules window. The first time you display the CA Modules window in a new configuration the module list only displays the number and type of the CA modules that you have inserted in the main and subunits. You have to configure the CA modules individually.
User manual Common interface / Smart card information Clicking the Common interface button gives you access to information from the smart card inserted in the CA module. The type of information provided by the smart card depends on the card itself and its make. Please refer to the user guides of the CA modules and smart cards you have inserted in the output modules for further information.
User manual Setting Smart card parameters Set the required smart card parameters in the following fields: • Deselect the check box if a variable bitrate is to be used. The Use constant bitrate check box is selected by Use constant default.
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User manual Service list – filter options continued When selecting the service list, the filter options window for the service is displayed. • Select the Descramble non audio/video PIDs (Packet Identifier) check box to descramble elementary streams other than audio or video elementary streams •...
User manual 3.10 Troubleshooting Problem Solution How to troubleshoot • ✓ it might be scrambler not connecting to CAS system Example: routing a non-scrambled service to a working scrambler should not give an error. IF however there is an error……….. ✓...
User manual Output window Definitions Click on the Output tab in the TDX service tool NOTE: The first time you display the Output window in a new configuration the module list only displays the number and type of output modules that you have inserted in the main and subunits. Output modules has to be configured individually.
User manual Configuration of IP modules IP packet ratio Specifiy how many transport stream (TS) packets are to be contained in each IP packet. The size of a TS packet is 188 bytes. The maximum number of TS packets per IP packet is ‘7’.
User manual Creating IP/Service combinations A maximum of 48 IP services can be output per Pro:Idiom IP output module. ® NOTE: The transport stream transmits only one service. Click the setup button Select the service that is to be associated with the IP address.
User manual Editing IP/Service combinations 1 Press the Setup button associated with the IP/Service combination to be edited. 2. Make the required changes. 3. Press OK 4. Press Submit in the Configuration window. 5. Press the Apply button when all configuration actions are completed.. Specifying Service ID’s Each service listed in the Select services window has by default an automatically assigned Service ID (SID), which is displayed in the Output SID column.
User manual Deleting IP/Service combinations 1 Press the Delete button associated with the IP address/Port/Service combination to remove it from the configuration area. 2. Press OK to confirm that the correct IP/Service combination has been selected. 3. Press the Submit button. 4.
User manual 4.12 Deleting output modules To remove an output module and the associated configuration you can use the Delete button of the module in question in the Output window. Click the Delete button of the output module you want to remove. A message window is displayed asking you to confirm that you want to remove the output module.
User manual 4.13 Configuring IP output - EIT A barker channel carries all EIT information (Event Information Table) for all IP services. The EIT barker channel can output in two ways depending on how IP output is to be distributed: •...
User manual Network window Definitions Click the Network tab in the Service Tool to display the Network window. The first time you display the Network window the fields in the window will display default values and/or be empty. The service list area will display all the digital services you have configured to output using the Output tab.
User manual Configuration Network ID Enter the required network ID in the Network ID field. If it is an open network, the network ID has to follow the “ETSI TR 101 211” guidelines. If it a closed network you can determine the ID yourself.
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User manual EIT information - continued If you prefer not to use a barker channel you have the following options: Full Actual - Full Other All outputs will have all EIT information available, so all actual present/following, actual schedule, other present/following and other schedule EIT are sent out with all muxes.
User manual Submit & Apply When you have entered the values you require you have to click the Submit button to enter this information into the headend system. Remember to click the Apply button in the upper right-hand corner to save the new settings.
User manual A. Simulcrypt Intro 1. Definitions DVB Simulcrypt defines a system architecture that allows different Conditional Access Systems (CAS) to cooperate with head-end equipment from different vendors. A Simulcrypt system provides CAS specific management and control, for use with a generic service scrambling mechanism in the head-ends The basic Simulcrypt system consists of a single CAS server connected to a single head-end, e.g.
User manual B. TRIAX CAS setup 1. System setup description • The CAS server requires internet connection for creating a VPN session to www.triax.cas.com • The CAS scrambler port is required to be in the same network (VLAN) as the TDX •...
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User manual 3. Add scrambler information Press + Enter scrambler information – click submit. Now scrambler information is added in the CAS server.
User manual C. How to set up Simulcrypt in the TDX 1. Prerequisites • TDX should be connected to the CAS System – see installation drawing on page I. • TDX should have quality input signal to use • User must have valid license(s) The TDX configuration port has to be in the same VVLAN as the CAS server, ➢...
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User manual Choose running mode options: • Inactive – no license • Full CAS (DIG) – all licenses possible • Limited CAS (12 service) – only 12 licenses • Access criteria: (0 is default) write as service SID of the service in HEX (SID 2 = 002 access criteria •...
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User manual Make sure service is configured correct and available in “Service List” as below • DK4 is the “raw” channel coming direct from the antenna/dish • DK4_descrambled is the descrambled channel from ie. DVB-S, descrambled by CAM +smartcard and put back into the pool •...
D. Samsung DRM / LYNK server NOTE Samsung LYNK and SINC server installation are NOT supported by TRIAX. If support is needed, please contact Samsung support. TRIAX will however help retrieve a server license from Samsung. 1. Prerequisites & setup Setup TDX Simulcrypt •...
Software, version 5.0.xxxx or newer 2. Visuel guide to setup for TRIAX CAS and Samsung DRM scrambling methods Open the Tap Scramblers in the CA menue. In this menue you should see the LG DRM infromation next to the slot the Pro:Idiom IP output module is ®...
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User manual • Define the IP address of the IPTV service and the port. Then press Setup to select the Service. • Click OK when done • To add the next service you con open the next setup and the IP address is field in automatically increasing the address with +1.
User manual F. Visuel guide to setup for TRIAX CAS and Samsung DRM scrambling methods • Configuring Simulcrypt scramblers, use only Digital output modules (QAM, CoFDM, IP) not Analog modules. • When module is found, then press Setup • On the CA tab, press Setup...
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User manual • Select running mode, then select service to be scrambled • On the Output tab, select Services • And then select the _scrambled service...
User manual G. LYNK server – purpose & principle 1. The purpose of the LYNK server • The DRM (Digital rights management) server • Provides the - ECM (entitled control message) - EMM (entitled management message) • Works solely with RF output (DVB-T / -C) - IP out requires additional SINC server 2.